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Blackcurrant and Vanilla Spritzer

AI-written · not yet kitchen-tested

Blackcurrant nectar is already sweetened, so the syrup amount is small. A real vanilla bean replaces alcohol-based vanilla extract here.

  • Serves 4
  • Prep 5 min
  • Cook 5 min
  • Rest 35 min
  • Total 45 min
  • easy
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This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested. Check quantities and times as you cook, and follow safe core temperatures for meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Ingredients

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  • 200 ml (3/4 cup) water
  • 30 g (1.1 oz) sugar
  • 0.5 vanilla bean
  • 400 ml (1 3/4 cup) blackcurrant nectar
  • 600 ml (2 1/2 cup) cold sparkling water

Method

  1. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise. Bring to a boil with water and sugar and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the bean and mix the syrup with blackcurrant nectar. Cool in a cold-water bath, then refrigerate for about 35 minutes total cooling time.
  3. Divide among four large glasses and top with cold sparkling water. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Tip: Untested: check sweetness, acidity and the fill level of all four glasses with the actual products before publication.