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Cardamom-Spiked Fresh Lemonade Spritzer
Learn how to prepare the coolest spritzers you've ever had and share them with your friends and family.
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
3
cups water
1-1/4
cups sugar
5
to 10 small dried hot red chilies*
2
cups fresh lemon juice
1
bottle (750 ml) Asti Spumante or club soda
Additional sugar (optional)
Ice
Lime wedges and dried hot red chilies for garnish
Preparation:
1.
Combine water, 1-1/4 cups sugar and chilies in medium saucepan. Cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a boil and sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours or up to 3 days.
2.
Pour mixture through strainer into 3-quart pitcher; discard chilies. Stir in lemon juice and Asti Spumante. Stir in additional sugar to taste. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.
This recipe appears in:
Coolers & Spritzers
