A light, sparkling Middle Easternβinspired spritz sweetened with dates, layered with lemon and orange, plus a whisper of cardamom and orange blossom π
Hook
Bubbly, sunny and gently spiced β this citrus date spritz tastes like a dessert lemonade for grown-ups, without being heavy or too sweet β¨
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Date syrup base (enough for 4 drinks)
π΄ 80 g soft dates, pitted and chopped (5β6 Medjool / 2.8 oz)
π§ 120 ml water (Β½ cup / 4 fl oz)
Per spritz (1 glass)
π§ 5β6 ice cubes (about 90 g / 3.2 oz)
π 20 ml fresh lemon juice (1 tbsp + 1 tsp / 0.7 fl oz)
π 40 ml fresh orange juice (2 tbsp + 2 tsp / 1.35 fl oz)
π΄ 20β25 ml cooled date syrup, to taste (1Β½ tbsp / 0.7β0.85 fl oz)
πΏ 1β2 drops orange blossom water (optional, very strong)
π¦ 150 ml chilled sparkling water (β cup / 5 fl oz)
Optional boozy version
π₯ 30 ml gin or light rum (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
Garnish
π 1 thin orange half-slice
πΏ 1 small mint sprig or strip of orange zest
Preparation
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Total Time
β±οΈ Prep: 10 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 6 min
ποΈ Rest: 10 min (cooling syrup)
β° Total: 26 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~140 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~1 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~35 g
π§ Fat: ~0 g
π₯ Fiber: ~2 g
π₯ 140 kcalπͺ 1 g proteinπ 35 g carbsπΎ 2 g fiber
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Advice
Make the date syrup in advance and keep it in a small jar in the fridge for up to 1 week β itβs perfect for this spritz, for sweetening yogurt, or for stirring into coffee.
Why it works π‘
Natural sweetness from dates gives caramel depth instead of sharp sugar, lemon and orange keep the drink bright, while cardamom and orange blossom add a subtle Middle Eastern perfume that feels special but not overpowering.
Twist πΆοΈ
Add a thin slice of fresh ginger to the glass before pouring for a light spicy kick, or swap half of the orange juice for fresh grapefruit juice to create a more bittersweet, grown-up version of the spritz.
Status
Sparkling citrus date cardamom spritz that smells like sunshine and bazaar nights, ready for slow Middle Eastern-style evenings at home πΉβ¨ #grannyzen, #Cocktails, #citrus_date_cardamom_spritz, #middle_eastern_cuisine
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