Star Anise and Apple Cider Vinegar Spritzer

This might be the most fun mixture of flavors that you can serve your friends and family.  It’s sparkling, it’s loaded with the flavor of anise, and it’s got a kiss of lemon just to make something delicious even more delicious!

Bonus: It’s a perfect mocktail for a daytime party and if you wanted to add a little splash of whiskey to it for an evening festivity, well, that would be lip-smackingly delicious too!

Star anise and apple cider vinegar spritzer ingredients + substitutions

Star Anise Simple Syrup Ingredients:

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon broken star anise pods

Apple Cider Spritzer Ingredients:

• Ice
• Star Anise Simple Syrup
• 16 oz. decaffeinated lemon soda (Sprite or 7-Up)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Or you could just make your own ACV:

Substitutions and tips:

• If you don’t have a lemon-flavored soda (think Sprite or 7-Up), feel free to reach for ginger ale, or even lemon seltzer!
• You can make the star anise simple syrup up to three days ahead of time, and just add it to the glass before adding the soda, lemon, and apple cider vinegar.
• This drink isn’t Keto-friendly (too much sugar), but at least it’s vegan! (And delicious.)

Step-by-step recipe instructions

Star Anise Simple Syrup Instructions:

• Place all the ingredients in a small pan.
• Turn heat to medium low, and stir until sugar has dissolved.
• Remove from heat and let stand until cool, approximately 15 minutes.

Apple Cider Spritzer Instructions:

• Fill 2 Collins glasses with ice.
• Divide 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup, soda, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar between the glasses.
• Stir well to combine.
• Serve immediately.

Recipes and Tips:

• 60 Second Apple Cider Vinegar Thyme Lemon Drink
• Starbucks Guava Passionfruit Drink (Copycat Recipe)
• Apple cider vinegar gummies recipe

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