Slow Island Spritzer

Sometimes you need a refreshing bubbly drink to ease out of the workday. This fizzy drink will help you unwind with tropical beach vibes because I think we could all use a little of that atmosphere now, right? 

Tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut and passion fruit bubble to the surface and bring a whole new definition to tropical paradise. Enjoy this spritzer alcohol-free or add a splash of coconut rum to turn it into an island inspired cocktail.

If you’re a lover of slow living and the beach, this is the drink for you. Add a pineapple wedge for garnish or as a snack to enjoy as you sip away to a tropical paradise.

Serve the spritzer up at a party or enjoy just because!

Slow Island Spritzer Recipe

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 1
• Good for: kid-friendly, beverages, parties, gluten-free, vegan
• Difficulty: easy 

Our slow island spritzer is a refreshing and healthy alternative to a cocktail when you need a sip of island flavor or a refreshing drink after a hot day outside. Made with pineapple juice, coconut water, zesty lemon juice, a splash of sparkling passion fruit water and garnished with fresh pineapple!

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces pineapple juice
• 1 ounce coconut water
• ½ ounce lemon juice
• 3 ounces sparkling coconut or passion fruit flavored water or to taste
• Fresh pineapple wedges for garnish

Equipment:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Shot glass or jigger
• Serving glass

Recipe Steps:

Prepare the spritzer:

1. In an ice filled glass add the pineapple juice, coconut water and lemon juice.
2. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Serving Suggestions:

Make a pitcher of these spritzers for your next gathering with friends or for a cookout. When you need something refreshing after a long hot summer day, this drink will do the trick.

Serve these tropical spritzers up with a triangular pineapple wedge or a slice of lemon with an umbrella for fun beach vibes - we’ll take all the island vibes these days!

If you want to make the drink a cocktail, mix in coconut rum for a boozy spritzer and coat the rim with a lemon zest and sugar rim.

With our abundance of exotic, tropical fruit change it up and swap the pineapple and coconut combo for passion fruit and star fruit. You can’t go wrong with juicy fruit and bubbly tropical flavor! 

Nutritional Information for One Serving:

• Calories: 40
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 10mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Total Sugars: 8g - Includes 0g Added Sugars
• Protein: 0g
• Vitamin D: 0mcg
• Calcium:10mg
• Iron: 0.2mg
• Potassium: 150mg 

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