Bedtime Mocktail Series: Sunshine Citrus Spritz

If you’re trying to drink a little more water in the evenings but find plain water a little boring, this Sunshine Citrus Spritz might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Made with orange juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer and a squeeze of fresh lemon, it’s bright, refreshing and packed with tropical notes! A small splash of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that helps balance the sweetness of the fruit, although it’s completely optional if you’d prefer to leave it out.

Whether you’re enjoying it on a warm summer evening or looking for a refreshing alcohol-free drink to sip after dinner, this simple mocktail comes together in just minutes.

Ingredient Highlights

Orange Juice

Orange juice brings a beautiful citrus flavor and natural sweetness to this mocktail. It forms the base of the drink and pairs beautifully with the tropical notes from the pineapple juice.

Pineapple Juice

Pineapple juice adds a sweet, tropical flavor that instantly makes this drink feel like summer. It also helps create the beautiful golden color that inspired the recipe’s name.

Ginger Beer

Ginger beer adds a touch of fizz and a warming ginger flavor that balances the sweetness of the fruit juices. For a lighter, more nourishing option, kombucha can be used instead.

Lemon Juice

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice helps brighten the drink and brings balance to the sweeter ingredients.

Apple Cider Vinegar

While optional, a splash of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that complements the citrus flavors and gives the mocktail a little extra complexity.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battgalia.

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Tips + Tricks

Chill all ingredients before serving for the best result.
Adjust the amount of ginger beer to suit your taste preferences. You can also use low sugar if preferred.
Start with a small splash of apple cider vinegar and add more if desired.
Swap the ginger beer for kombucha for a slightly different flavor profile and added probiotics.
Garnish with an orange slice or wedge of pineapple before serving.

Cheers and enjoy!

Ingredients

3 oz (90 ml) orange juice
2 oz (60 ml) pineapple juice
3 oz (90 ml) ginger beer
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Splash of apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

Add the orange juice and pineapple juice to your glass, then add ice.
Top with the ginger beer, lemon juice and a splash of apple cider vinegar, if using.
Stir gently to combine then garnish with a citrus wheel or pineapple fronds if desired and serve immediately.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battgalia.

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Natalie is the founder of the mocktail recipe blog The Mindful Mocktail. She creates sophisticated, nourishing non-alcoholic cocktails and encourages readers to explore a life with less alcohol. Referred to as a thought leader in the alcohol-free space, Natalie has a passion for making non-alcoholic drinks exciting and delicious.