Bright, sparkling and bursting with fresh citrus flavour, this Citrus Quercetin Spritz combines freshly squeezed orange and lemon with My Detoxify Quercetin Powder and chilled sparkling water.
The natural sweetness of orange balances the sharper flavour of lemon, while the sparkling water gives the drink a light and refreshing finish. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferred level of sweetness, citrus flavour and fizz.
Serve it over plenty of ice and garnish with fresh citrus slices for a colourful drink that looks just as inviting as it tastes.
Recipe overview
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Difficulty: Easy
Best enjoyed: Fresh, sparkling and chilled
Ingredients
- My Detoxify Quercetin Powder, used according to the directions on the product label
- Juice of ½ orange
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh orange or lemon slices for garnish, optional
- A small amount of honey, maple syrup or preferred sweetener, optional
Method
- Squeeze the juice from half an orange into a glass or small pouring jug.
- Squeeze in the juice from half a lemon.
- Add My Detoxify Quercetin Powder according to the directions on the product label.
- Stir thoroughly until the powder is evenly dispersed through the citrus juice.
- Fill a tall serving glass with ice.
- Pour the citrus and quercetin mixture over the ice.
- Slowly add one cup of chilled sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine without removing too much of the carbonation.
- Taste and adjust the citrus flavour or sweetness as desired.
- Garnish with a fresh orange wheel, lemon slice or twist of citrus peel.
- Serve immediately while chilled and sparkling.
Tips for the best result
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Start with chilled ingredients – Refrigerated oranges, lemons and sparkling water will help keep the drink cold without requiring too much ice.
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Mix the powder with the juice first – Stir the Quercetin Powder into the citrus juice before adding the sparkling water. This makes it easier to combine thoroughly without losing too much fizz.
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Add the sparkling water last – Carbonated water should be poured in after the remaining ingredients have been mixed. Stir gently rather than whisking or shaking.
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Use freshly squeezed citrus – Fresh orange and lemon juice provide the brightest flavour and allow you to control the balance between sweetness and tartness.
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Protect clothing and surfaces – Quercetin Powder has a strong natural yellow colour and may mark some fabrics or porous surfaces. Handle carefully and clean any spills promptly.
Serving ideas
Serve your Citrus Quercetin Spritz:
- Over plenty of ice in a tall glass
- With a fresh orange wheel
- Garnished with a thin lemon slice
- With a twist of orange or lemon peel
- Finished with a fresh mint sprig
- In a stemmed glass for a more decorative presentation
- Alongside breakfast, brunch or lunch
- As a chilled afternoon drink
- In a large jug when preparing several servings
For an attractive presentation, place a few thin citrus slices against the inside of a clear glass before adding the ice.
*Always follow the directions and storage instructions provided on the product label. This recipe is provided as a general food preparation and serving idea.