🍒 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 | 40 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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