{"id":210606,"date":"2017-03-22T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T17:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=210606"},"modified":"2021-08-30T12:09:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T19:09:48","slug":"happy-hour-spring-citrus-spritzer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/general\/happy-hour-spring-citrus-spritzer\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Hour: Spring Citrus Spritzer"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/AIMG_1109_v2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-210667 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lulus.com\/images\/luluserv\/2017\/blog\/03\/21\/AIMG_1109.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Hour: Spring Citrus Spritzer with Lulus\" width=\"1094\" height=\"1642\" \/><\/a>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re on vacation or just dreaming of one, we&#8217;ve got just the thing to put you in total relaxation mode: our Spring Citrus Spritzer. Light, refreshing, and bubbly with a splash of sweetness, this citrus spirit will put a spring in your step. So kick back your feet and read on for\u00a0the how-to on\u00a0this easy and delicious beverage!<\/p>\n<h2>Happy Hour: Spring Citrus Spritzer<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients <\/h3>\n<p><em>(makes one)<em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 oz. Vodka<\/li>\n<li>1 oz. Champagne<\/li>\n<li>2 oz. Grapefruit Soda<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Lemon Simple Syrup*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<p>Mix all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and pour, adding a slice of ruby red grapefruit or other citrus fruit for garnish. For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka and champagne and replace with tonic or sparkling water.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DIMG_0986_v2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-210670 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lulus.com\/images\/luluserv\/2017\/blog\/03\/21\/DIMG_0986.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Hour: Spring Citrus Spritzer - The Finished Cocktail\" width=\"1094\" height=\"1642\" \/><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/BIMG_0903_v2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-210668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lulus.com\/images\/luluserv\/2017\/blog\/03\/21\/BIMG_0903.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Hour: Spring Citrus Spritzer - What You'll Need\" width=\"1094\" height=\"1642\" \/><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CIMG_0985_v2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-210669 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lulus.com\/images\/luluserv\/2017\/blog\/03\/21\/CIMG_0985.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Hour - Spring Citrus Spritzer - Cheers!\" width=\"1094\" height=\"1642\" \/><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/EIMG_1006_v2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-210671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lulus.com\/images\/luluserv\/2017\/blog\/03\/21\/EIMG_1006.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Hour: Spring Citrus Spritzer\" width=\"1094\" height=\"1642\" \/><\/a>\n<p>For your next cocktail night, shop our\u00a0selection of spring-inspired cocktail dresses below. If you decide to make your own Spring Citrus Spritzer, let us know your happy hour plans in the comments below and share your pics with #lovelulus.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy this refreshing happy hour concoction!<\/p>\n<p>*You may be able to purchase the Lemon Simple Syrup online (we used Sonoma Syrup&#8217;s Meyer Lemon version &#8211; so good!) or at specialty food stores and bottle shops, but making your own is as simple as combining sugar, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice.\u00a0See below for a simple syrup recipe you can use in anything from happy hour cocktails to summer afternoon sweet tea!<\/p>\n<h2>Lemon Simple Syrup<\/h2>\n<p><em>(makes about 1 1\/2 cups)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 cup water<\/li>\n<li>Juice and zest from one lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<p>Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved and the mixture is clear. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and zest, stirring until just combined. Cover the mixture and allow to steep until cool. Once cooled, remove the lemon zest and store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. (This recipe was adapted from The Pioneer Woman website.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re on vacation or just dreaming of one, we&#8217;ve got just the thing to put you in total relaxation mode: our Spring Citrus Spritzer. Light, refreshing, and bubbly with a splash of sweetness, this citrus spirit will put a spring in your step. 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