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Mint Citrus Fizz Mocktail

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I might be wrong, but there are few things that say “it’s the holidays!” to me more than Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You.  (This is the first Christmas song I listened to this year.  It was early November.  I’m not even ashamed.  In fact, I just watched it again when I was looking for the link just now.  Twice.)  Some of the other holiday harbingers?  My family’s yearly tamale-making party, advent calendars, PEPPERMINT.  When Izze sent over bottles of their Sparkling Grapefruit, it reminded me of another sign: citrus!  I’ve been told that oranges in stockings and as Hanukkah gifts became a tradition since they typically come in season around December- pretty neat, right?  So I put all the citrus flavors I could think of into this pretty mocktail, just right for a midweek treat or with a shot of booze to share with loved ones.

Mint Citrus Fizz Mocktail | Alyssa & Carla

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Mint Citrus Fizz Mocktail | Alyssa & Carla

Get started with a short and simple recipe for mint simple syrup.  This syrup uses a 2 to 1 water to sugar ratio so that it’s less sweet and perfect for mixing into your Sparkling Grapefruit soda.

Half-Sweet Mint Simple Syrup
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup water
  2. 1/2 cup sugar
  3. big handful of mint leaves, washed
Instructions
  1. Heat water, sugar and mint leaves in a small saucepan until boiling and sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  3. Strain syrup into a small jar/bottle and refrigerate.
Notes
  1. Will last in the refrigerator for about one week!
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The mocktails come together easily once the syrup is made.  Grab some IZZE Sparkling Grapefuit, orange bitters and the mint simple syrup.

Mint Citrus Fizz Mocktail | Alyssa & Carla

Shake 4 dashes of orange bitters into the bottom of your glass.  Add a tablespoon of the mint simple syrup.  Stir gently.

Mint Citrus Fizz Mocktail | Alyssa & Carla

Add ice and top with IZZE Sparkling Grapefuit.

Mint Citrus Fizz Mocktail | Alyssa & Carla

This drink is so good, full of citrus and mint flavors and is GREAT as a mocktail.  It’s super versatile though, so feel free to add a shot of your favorite liquor.  I tried vodka, gin, and rum and was super pleased with either of those options.

Mint Citrus Fizz
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Ingredients
  1. 4 dashes orange bitters
  2. 1 tablespoon Half Sweet Mint Simple Syrup (recipe above)
  3. ice
  4. IZZE Sparkling Grapefruit
Instructions
  1. For each drink add bitters and simple syrup to the bottom of glass.
  2. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Add ice and top with IZZE Sparkling Grapefuit.
Notes
  1. Add a shot of your favorite liquor to take this from mocktail to cocktail!
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No time to make a full cocktail recipe?  Grab any flavor of Izze Sparkling beverages and a bottle of booze!  Izze goes PERFECTLY with a shot of basically anything (admittedly, I can’t vouch for tequila, but I bet tequila is yummy too.  Someone try it and let me know?)

You can even make a mini bar setup with bunches of bottles and assorted liquor for your next get together!  Boom- super easy.

 

Mint Citrus Fizz Mocktail | Alyssa & Carla

Thanks to Izze for sponsoring this post!

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  2. I listen to Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas all year long…mainly when I’m feeling down and need a quick pick me up. Citrus and mint is such a good combo. I’d definitely add a splash of bourbon…just because it’s the holidays 🙂

  3. 1. this drink is everything.?!! 2. did we steal these top glasses together? (just kidding, internet. we would NEVER do that.) because, cheers from mine for the purpose of blog photos that look exactly like yours. *clink*