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Published: Jul 2, 2018 · Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Nancy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

Raspberry Vodka Spritzer

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This vodka spritzer recipe might just be the perfect easy cocktail! With 3 simple ingredients, this mixed drink is one that everyone should have on rotation!

A vodka spritzer is a super simple cocktail to make and to drink! It's bright, refreshing, and not too boozy. Perfect for afternoon sipping by the pool or as the signature cocktail at your next party.

Vodka Spritzer in a glass with 2 straws.

Why you will love this drink!

  • It only has 3 ingredients!!!
  • No cocktail shaker is required- just pour over ice and you are good to go!
  • Not a fan of raspberries? You can use almost any fruit.
  • Works for brunch, lunch, or before dinner - and given its beautiful ruby red color it's the perfect festive cocktail for the holiday season or the fourth of July.

Main Ingredients

  • Vodka - for this drink, use good vodka. You don't need a top-shelf vodka, but definitely choose a vodka that you enjoy drinking.
  • Raspberry Syrup- an easy homemade raspberry syrup (that takes minutes to make) is both sweet and tangy!!
  • Sparkling water - you have SO MANY choices here - use your favorite brand - I love Topo Chico and La Croix, but any soda or mineral water will work. Again, use one that you enjoy drinking.
List of ingredients  for a vodka spritzer.

Instructions

This is how to make the best vodka spritzer

  1. Add ice to a rocks or tom collins's glass.
  2. Add the raspberry syrup.
  3. Add the vodka.
  4. Top off with sparkling water.
  5. If you're feeling fancy, garnish with a straw or two and a sprig of mint. Bonus - straws make great stirrers for this drink!
3 glasses of a vodka spritzer garnished  with straws and  mint.
What is a vodka spritzer?

Generally, a spritzer refers to a wine spritzer. A classic 19th-century mixed drink, the wine spritzer combines white wine and soda water. A vodka spritzer replaces the wine with vodka and fruit or fruit juice. Sometimes simple syrup, flavored syrup, or another sweetener is added.

Can you make it ahead?

Since this cocktail is made with sparkling water, you can't make it ahead - but you definitely can make the syrup ahead.

Can I use other fruits or fruit syrups?

Absolutely - that's one of the best things about this cocktail!! Feel free to make the raspberry syrup or if you're pressed for time, buy a premade syrup. You can even skip the syrup and simply crush up some fruit and add a little simple syrup and lime or lemon juice to taste.

💭 Top tip

Mixing drinks for a crowd can be a challenge so let your guests mix their own! This is always a hit and a great icebreaker!

Here's how:

  • Set out ice, glasses, vodka, raspberry syrup and sparkling water (or plain club soda), and some pretty straws.
  • Add a card with the instructions for your guests to follow.

Variations

As a fan of fruity cocktails (and vodka cocktails in particular), there are almost infinite ways to change up this classic cocktail.

  • Cranberry Vodka Spritzer: Combine vodka, cranberry juice and your favorite sparkling water.
  • Lemon Blueberry Vodka Spritzer: combine fresh lemon juice, vodka, simple syrup (if you like your cocktail a little sweet), sparking water and garnish with fresh blueberries.
  • Lime and Mint Vodka Spritzer: Combine fresh lime juice, vodka, simple syrup (if you like your cocktail a bit sweeter) and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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A Rum Sour is a drink that should not be missed!! If you are a fan of tiki drinks, you will love it. It's also very, very easy to make from a few simple ingredients and delivers incredible flavor.

This Key lime martini doesn't need an introduction! This cocktail has the perfect balance of lime and coconut. Although it looks fancy, it's also a very easy cocktail to make - and drink.

The Apple Martini definitely deserves a spot on your "must make" cocktail list! This cocktail checks all the boxes - bright, crisp, easy and pretty!

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Vodka Spritzer in a glass with 2 straws.

Vodka Spritzer Recipe

This vodka spritzer recipe might just be the perfect easy cocktail! With 3 simple ingredients, this mixed drink is one that everyone should have on rotation!
A vodka spritzer is a super simple cocktail to make and to drink! It's bright, refreshing, and not too boozy. Perfect for afternoon sipping by the pool or as the signature cocktail at your next party.
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
cooling time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Nancy Buchanan

Equipment

  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Collins glass

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. Raspberry syrup
  • 3 oz. club soda
  • 1 sprig mint optional

Instructions

  • Fill a rocks, collins or wine glass with ice cubes. Add the raspberry mint syrup and vodka and top with sparkling water or club soda.
  • Add a straw or straws and stir to mix. Garnish with mint if using and serve. 

Recipe Notes

 
  1. I used raspberry sparkling water in this vodka spritzer but you could easily use club soda if that is what you have! I wouldn't however use sparkling mineral water since mineral waters tend to have a "minerally taste" which I'm not fond of in this cocktail! 
  2. Making this for a crowd? Although you can't really make it ahead of time, you could easily let  your guests make their own! Set out the vodka, syrup, sparkling water with plenty of ice and glasses. Write out the instructions and place next to the ingredients. This is always a hit at parties and is a great ice breaker!!

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 35mg | Sugar: 20g | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Cathy Arkle says

    July 03, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    That cocktail is a showstopper! Can't wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      July 04, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      I hope you like it Cathy! It's very refreshing!!!

      Reply
  2. Valentina says

    July 05, 2018 at 1:02 am

    5 stars
    This is EXACTLY the drink I would order in a heartbeat. So up my alley - can't wait to try it! (And such cute straws.)

    Reply

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