Drinks
Apple Spritzer
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 300 ml (1.25 cups) cloudy apple juice
- 300 ml (1.25 cups) sparkling mineral water
- Ice cubes
- A slice of apple or lemon, for garnish (optional)
Method
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour in the apple juice.
- Top up with sparkling mineral water in a roughly equal ratio.
- Stir gently to combine and garnish with an apple or lemon slice if desired.
Introduction: Germany's most popular non-alcoholic drink, a simple mix of apple juice and sparkling water found on virtually every restaurant menu and in nearly every household fridge as a refreshing everyday alternative to soda.
Cultural Background: Germany's most popular non-alcoholic drink, a simple mix of apple juice and sparkling water found on virtually every restaurant menu and in nearly every household fridge as a refreshing everyday alternative to soda.
Tips: Use good-quality cloudy (naturally pressed) apple juice for the most authentic, full-bodied flavour.
Variations: Adjust the juice-to-water ratio to taste; a 'Schorle sauer' uses less juice for a lighter, less sweet drink.
Storage: Best mixed fresh; premixed Schorle will go flat within a few hours.
Reheating: Not applicable — served cold.
Nutrition: Approx. 60 kcal, 0g protein, 0g fat, 15g carbohydrate per glass.
FAQs:
Q: What's the ideal juice-to-water ratio?
A: A classic ratio is about 50:50, though some prefer 60:40 juice to water for a sweeter drink.
Q: Can other juices be used?
A: Yes — Schorle is made with many juices, but apple is by far the most traditional and popular.
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