The calendar may say it’s still spring, but the sizzling summer heat is already upon us and one way to stay cool is with a refreshing summer cocktail. Recipes with sparkling water have a distinct advantage too, because they give you a little hydration to beat the heat. Here are a few of our favorites:

WHITE WINE-BERRY SANGRIA

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Bottle of Dry White Wine
• 1 cup Syfo Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water
• 1/2 cup Raspberry Vodka
• 1/4 cup Brandy
• Honey (optional)
• Chopped Fresh Strawberries
• Fresh Raspberries
• Fresh Blueberries
• Ice

PREPARATION

In a pitcher, combine wine, Syfo, vodka and brandy. Add warm honey to add sweetness if desired. Toss a few raspberries and a small handful of chopped strawberries into the bottom of each glass and muddle the fruit. Fill the glass with ice, then with sangria. Add a few blueberries and stir.

Recipe adapted from tasty-trials.com

Watermelon Peach Spritzer

INGREDIENTS

• 2 liters of Syfo Lemon-Lime Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water
• Frozen sliced peaches
• Watermelon, cubed
• Ice cubes

PREPARATION

Put about 5 frozen peach slices in the bottom of each glass. Also add about 5 pieces of cubed watermelon to each glass as well. The amount of fruit you can add will depend on your glass size. I found about 5 peach slices and 5 watermelon cubes worked well for my glass sizes.

To each glass also add 2 ice cubes. Then fill up each glass with the lemon-lime sparkling water. Stir each glass to mix the fruit throughout the drink. If desired, place a piece of watermelon on the rim of each glass.

Recipe courtesy of whatscookinglove.com

Americano

The first drink James Bond ordered in the novel Casino Royale, the first in the series. Recipe adapted from The Robb Report. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 oz. Campari
• 1.5 oz. sweet vermouth
• 4 ounce of Syfo Original Seltzer
• Ice

PREPARATION

Combine Campari and sweet vermouth in a tall glass over rocks. Top with Syfo Original Seltzer, stir to combine and garnish with an orange peel.

Watermelon Mojito

Here’s a delicious summertime treat from a WebMD feature on low-calorie cocktails.

This is a refreshing take on the Cuban mojito that’s light on the calories. Instead of using sugar, use a wooden pestle or a big spoon to gently crush cubes of watermelon with fresh mint leaves. Add rum and Syfo Original Seltzer or your favorite flavor of Syfo Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Waters for a sweet mojito. At 100 calories, it has half the calories of a usual mojito.

Ranch Water 

Ranch Water is basically a highball made with tequila. Place 2 shots of tequila in a glass (3 ounces).Mix in the juice of 1 lime (that’s about 1 ½ ounces). Fill the glass with ice and top it off with Syfo Original Seltzer (about ½ cup). Recipe adapted from a couple cooks.

The 4th of July weekend is here and what better way to commemorate Independence Day than with a celebratory drink recipe. Whether you’re watching a fantastic fireworks show or barbecuing with family and friends, you and your guests will be sure to enjoy one of these refreshing sparkling beverages. And be sure to have plenty of Syfo on hand!

WHITE WINE-BERRY SANGRIA

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Bottle of Dry White Wine
• 1 cup Syfo Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water
• 1/2 cup Raspberry Vodka
• 1/4 cup Brandy
• Honey (optional)
• Chopped Fresh Strawberries
• Fresh Raspberries
• Fresh Blueberries
• Ice

PREPARATION

In a pitcher, combine wine, Syfo, vodka and brandy. Add warm honey to add sweetness if desired. Toss a few raspberries and a small handful of chopped strawberries into the bottom of each glass and muddle the fruit. Fill the glass with ice, then with sangria. Add a few blueberries and stir.

Recipe adapted from tasty-trials.com

RASPBERRY COLLINS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz of your choice of Gin or Vodka
• .25 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 Raspberries
• 1 oz of fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 oz of Syfo Original Seltzer

PREPARATION

Begin with muddling the raspberries and simple syrup in a glass. Next, combine gin or vodka with lemon juice. Add ice to the glass and stir well. Top off the cocktail with Syfo Original Seltzer. Garnish with lemon wedge and raspberries for your festive guests!

Recipe from Liquor.com (Link: http://www.liquor.com/recipes/raspberry-collins/)

REFRESHING NON- ALCOHOLIC MELON SORBET FLOAT

INGREDIENTS

• Honeydew and cantaloupe scooped into small balls
• Lemon or Coconut Sorbet
• Mint Leaves
• Syfo Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water

PREPARATION

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange melon balls on the baking sheet. Freeze melon balls for a minimum of 4 hours in order to firm. Place a few melon balls and 1-2 scoops of sorbet in a tall glass. Rub a few mint leaves together to release flavor and drop into glass. Top with Syfo Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water and enjoy this refreshing treat.

Recipe from marthastewart.com (Link: http://www.marthastewart.com/1114949/refreshing-melon-sorbet-float)

STRAWBERRY BASIL VODKA SPRITZER

INGREDIENTS

• 4 medium ripe fresh strawberries
• 3 basil leaves
• 1.5 ounces of vodka
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 6 ounces of Syfo Lemon-Lime Sparkling water
• Ice

PREPARATION

Roll up basil leaves in order to slice into thin strips. Slice strawberries into small pieces and remove the tops. Using a mortar and pestle, muddle strawberries and basil together in order to release the juices. You could also give the basil and strawberry a whirl in the food processor or blender.

Add muddled strawberries and basil to a large glass. Add vodka, honey, lime juice and Syfo. Stir with a spoon and pour into a glass with ice. This recipe makes one serving.

Recipe adapted from theluckypennyblog.com

Here’s a take on the classic mint julep that’s perfect for the summer or any season. To reduce the sugar, you can add your favorite alternative natural sweetener to taste. Recipe courtesy of Tori Avery.

Ingredients

•  2 1/4 oz fresh mint (three large handfuls), divided
•  1 cup sugar
•  1 cup water
•  1 cup chilled fresh lemon juice
•  1 cup chilled bourbon
•  5 cups chilled Syfo Original Seltzer
•  Crushed ice for serving

For preparation, you’ll need a saucepan, fine mesh strainer, pitcher, mint julep cups. You can see Tori’s full post here.

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Enjoy these sparkling Syfolicious Christmas beverage recipes during the holiday season (and anytime). Wow your guests with these festive and refreshing Christmas beverage concoctions made with Syfo Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Waters. For those who prefer a simpler, no sugar/no alcohol sparkling drink, there is the delicious and refreshing Sparkling Cranberry Grapefruit Punch.

Cranberry- Lime Christmas Punch

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Cups Fresh Cranberries
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 6 Cups Chilled Syfo Lemon-Lime Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
• ½ Cup of Fresh Lime Juice
• 1.5 Cups of Vodka (optional)
• Lime Slices for Garnish

PREPARATION:

First, combine fresh cranberries, water and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until cranberries begin to pop. Make sure to stir occasionally. Using a strain and glass bowl, pour cranberry mixture through a strainer to remove any solid pieces from the cranberries. Set aside and let cool completely for at least an hour. Once cooled, combine cranberry mixture, sparkling water, lime juice and vodka (optional), in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Pour over ice if desired and garnish with lime slices and fresh cranberries for a red and green festive drink!

Recipe courtesy of MyRecipes.com

Party Pomegranate Fizz

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz of Gin
• 1 oz of Pomegranate Liqueur
• Syfo Wild Cherry Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
• Pomegranate Seeds for garnish if desired

PREPARATION:

Combine Gin and Pomegranate Liqueur in a shake with ice. Pour over ice and top with Syfo Kosher Wild Cherry Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water. Garnish with pomegranate seeds if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Yummly.com

 White Cranberry Winter Spritzer

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ¾ Cups of White Cranberry Juice
• 2 Tablespoons of Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon of Chopped Fresh Rosemary
• 12 Mint Leaves
• ¼ Fresh Lime Juice
• 3 Cups of Chilled Syfo Original Seltzer
• 1 ½ Cups of White Rum
• Ice

PREPARATION:

Combine cranberry juice, sugar, rosemary and mint in a small saucepan and bring to boil. Remove pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Using a strainer and glass bowl, pour cranberry mixture through a strainer to remove any solid pieces. Stir in the lime juice, cover and refrigerate. Once chilled, combine juice mixture, Syfo Original Seltzer, and rum into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Pour over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Recipe courtesy of MyRecipes.com

Christmas Punch

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Cups Chilled Pomegranate Juice
• 1 Cup Chilled Cranberry Juice
• 1 Cup of Vodka
• 1 Cup of Orange Liqueur
• 1 Cup Chilled Syfo Lemon-Lime Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
• ½ Cup of Fresh Lemon Juice
• ½ Cup of Simple Syrup (water and sugar, heated in a saucepan)
• Ice

 PREPARATION:

Combine cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, vodka, orange liqueur, Syfo Lemon-Lime Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water and simple syrup in a large punch bowl. Pour over ice in glass and garnish with cranberries if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Yummly.com

Sparkling Cranberry-Grapefruit Punch

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Cups of Chilled Cranberry Juice Cocktail
• 3/4 cup Fresh Florida Grapefruit Juice (or any not from concentrate)
• 1 10-ounce Bottle Syfo Naturally Flavored Lemon Lime Sparkling Water
• 2 Cups of Ice cubes

PREPARATION

In a pitcher combine the cranberry and grapefruit juice. Gently stir in the Syfo Naturally-Flavored Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water and add the ice cubes. Garnish with Florida orange or grapefruit wedges (optional). Substitute orange juice for grapefruit juice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

• Serving Size: 8
• Calories per serving: 36
• Per serving: 36 Calories; 0g Fat (1% calories from fat); 0g Protein;
• 9g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium

We hope you enjoy these refreshing holiday beverage recipes and everyone at Syfo Beverages would like to wish you a happy and healthy Holiday Season.

Continuing our holiday tradition, here are three delicious sparkling water drink recipes for Christmas and Hanukkah.

Glow Water

Ingredients:

4 1/2 cups of Syfo Original Seltzer
1 cucumber, cut into 1/2″ rounds
3 sprigs mint
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 peach, sliced
Ginger, skin removed and sliced into round
1 cinnamon stick
3 strawberries, halved plus 1 lime, thinly sliced

Preparation:

Combine seltzer water with the ingredients of your choice. Stir (and muddle, if desired) your ingredients to release more flavor. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to drink.

Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54179/glow-water-recipe/

Cranberry Pomegranate Bellini

Ingredients:

For the syrup:

1/2 cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
1/2 cup unsweetened 100% pomegranate juice
1 cup sugar

For each Bellini:

1 ounce simple syrup
3 to 4 ounces Syfo Original Seltzer
Squeeze of fresh lime juice
Whole cranberries and slices of lime for garnish, optional

Preparation:

TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP:

In a small pot, stir together fruit juices and sugar.
Set pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Turn to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until sugar completely dissolves.Pour syrup in a jar and cool completely. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

TO MAKE A BELLINI:

Pour 1 ounce of cranberry-pomegranate simple syrup into a champagne flute. Top with 3 to 4 ounces of Prosecco. Squeeze a wedge of lime into the bellini. For a garnish, use a toothpick to skewer a whole cranberry and half slice of lime, if desired.

Notes:

If your cranberry and/or pomegranate juice is already sweetened, reduce the amount of sugar in the simple syrup to 1/2 cup.

Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from https://www.fivehearthome.com/cranberry-pomegranate-bellinis-with-lime/

Sparkling Pear Hanukkah Sangria

Ingredients:

1 (750-milliliter) bottle prosecco, cava, or other dry white sparkling wine, chilled 
1 1/2 cups pear liqueur, chilled
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
3 medium green pears, such as D’Anjou or Bartlett, cored and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups Syfo Peach Pear Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water
Ice (optional)

Preparation:

Combine the prosecco, pear liqueur, lemon juice, and pear slices in a large pitcher. Top with the seltzer. Pour into glasses with or without ice.

Notes:

Pear liqueur substitution: Use St. Germain elderflower liqueur if pear liqueur is unavailable.

Acknowledgement: Photo and Recipe from https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-sparkling-pear-hanukkah-sangria-252498