Blood Orange & Chamomile Spritz
A simple alcohol-free spritz with chamomile, fresh blood orange, sparkling water and thyme.
Light, gently floral and refreshing, this alcohol-free spritz is an easy welcome drink for a small gathering. Prepare the chamomile ahead of time so you can spend more time at the table.
Makes: 2 drinks · Active preparation: 5 minutes, plus cooling.
Ingredients
- 1 chamomile tea bag, or 1 teaspoon food-grade dried chamomile
- 100ml freshly boiled water
- 120ml freshly squeezed blood orange juice, strained
- 200ml chilled sparkling mineral water
- Ice, 2 blood orange slices and 2 small sprigs of fresh thyme
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons honey or sugar syrup, to taste
Method
- Steep the chamomile in the hot water for 5 minutes, following the tea supplier’s guidance. Strain or remove the bag, then cool and refrigerate.
- Fill two glasses with ice. Divide the cooled tea and blood orange juice between them.
- Add a little sweetener if desired, then top each glass with sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice and a lightly crushed sprig of thyme. Serve immediately.
Make it your own
Use navel orange when blood oranges are out of season. For a softer citrus flavour, add more sparkling water. Chill the tea and juice in advance; add the bubbles just before serving.