It’s Friday! And starting today we will include a new feature on our site called Fun Drink Friday!!! We thought this might be an exciting idea because we love to have a drink periodically, especially on Friday and I’m sure many people can relate. For this first recipe, we decided to create a fruity spritzer using flavorful fresh fruits that are abundantly available this time of year—FIGS AND RASPBERRIES!
In this drink, the fruit is able to take center stage against the vodka. One variation you might consider is adding mint or another fresh herb. In one version, we tried adding mint and we did like it but ultimately, we decided to leave it off the final recipe because we wanted the fig and raspberry flavors not to be overshadowed. But it’s up to you! That’s the great thing about creating your own cocktails at home, not only is it much much cheaper but drinks are also customizable. We hope you try out this fun vodka spritzer, hopefully tonight. 🙂
- 1-2 fresh figs
- 5-6 fresh raspberries
- 1 ½ oz. vodka
- 3-4 oz. Seltzer or to taste
- fresh mint (optional)
- Wash raspberries and figs. Gather a cocktail shaker, jigger, muddler and strainer along with your preferred glassware.
- In a cocktail shaker place raspberries and figs and muddle until juice is extracted from ingredients.
- Measure the vodka into the cocktail shaker using the jigger. The larger side is typically 1.5 oz. Add 4-5 ice cubes to the shaker and cover with the lid. Shake vigorously for about 1 min. or until condensation forms on the outside of the cocktail shaker.
- Add ice to your glass and Strain the shaker into glass to separate the pulp and seeds.
- Finish by filling the glass the rest of the way with the seltzer and garnish with a slice of fig and raspberry if desired.
