Sabal Palm Cane-Lime Spritz
Lime, cane syrup, sparkling water, and white rum make a simple adult citrus cocktail. Adults 21+ only — serve responsibly and keep clearly labeled away from virgin drinks.
Food safety
Contains alcohol: serve only to adults 21 and older; never serve to anyone who will drive; keep out of reach of children. Rinse limes under running water before cutting or squeezing.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- citrus juicer
- long spoon
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (120 ml)
- 3 cups cold water (720 ml)
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water (240 ml)
- 2 cups ice (280 g)
- 4 lime wheels, for garnish
- 6 fl oz white rum (1½ fl oz / 45 ml per serving) (180 ml)
- ⅓ cup sugar or cane sugar (65 g)
- ⅓ cup hot water to make syrup (80 ml)
Directions
Stir sugar into hot water until dissolved; cool the syrup.
Combine lime juice and cold water in a pitcher.
Add syrup gradually, tasting as you go.
Stir in sparkling water when ready to serve.
Pour over ice and garnish with lime.
For the adult version, measure in white rum and stir it into the pitcher just before serving; label the pitcher clearly and serve over ice.
Skill taught
Dissolving sugar into syrup so it blends into cold drinks.
Affordable substitution
Use bottled lime juice, starting with a little less and adjusting to taste.
Optional variation
Add a few crushed mint leaves.
Leftovers and storage
Keep the lime base covered and refrigerated up to 2 days; add sparkling water at serving time.