🍒 Sour Cherry Rakija Spritz (Bold, Bubbly, Balkan)

Name: 🍒 Sour Cherry Rakija Spritz (Bold, Bubbly, Balkan)
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 🍒 60 ml sour cherry rakija (2 oz); 🫧 120 ml sparkling water (½ cup); 🍋 Juice of ½ lemon (1 tbsp); 🧊 Ice cubes; 🌿 Optional: fresh mint or a cherry for garnish

By RichardObradovic | Cocktails | Balkan | Jun 14, 2025 | 103 views

Description

This refreshing cocktail brings together homemade sour cherry rakija and sparkling water, just like Balkan families would serve on warm evenings. It’s strong, fruity, and full of heritage — a toast to simpler times.

Ingredients

🍒 60 ml sour cherry rakija (2 oz)
🫧 120 ml sparkling water (½ cup)
🍋 Juice of ½ lemon (1 tbsp)
🧊 Ice cubes
🌿 Optional: fresh mint or a cherry for garnish

Preparation

1️⃣ Chill: Fill a short glass with ice.
2️⃣ Pour: Add rakija and lemon juice.
3️⃣ Top: Pour over sparkling water and gently stir.
4️⃣ Garnish: Add mint or a cherry on top, if desired.

Total Time

🛠️ Prep: 5 min
🔥 Cook: 0 min
🕒 Total: 5 min

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