Israeli Citrus Spritz Surprise

Deborah Rood Goldman
Recipe by
Deborah Rood Goldman

Thanks to mild winters and long growing seasons, Israel is one of the best citrus growers in the world, exporting citrus fruits worldwide. Israeli citrus fruits include pink grapefruits, mandarin oranges, clementines, pomelos, limes, and lemons. Try a refreshing spritz using your favorite seasonal citrus fruits!

Ingredients
Juice of 4 lemons, 4 limes, or 2 oranges
4 Tablespoons fresh parsley, mint, or basil
8 cups cold seltzer
6-8 teaspoons sugar (optional)
Directions
  1. Use a blender or food processor to combine juice, parsley and seltzer.
  2. Add sugar (if using) and process for 25 seconds. 
  3. Pour into glasses.
citrus spritz surprise
Serving Size
8 servings
Deborah Rood Goldman
Deborah Rood Goldman

Deborah Rood Goldman (she/her) is a longtime member of the Garden City Jewish Center in Garden City, N.Y. and the congregation’s past president. A native New Yorker, Deborah grew up on Long Island and holds a bachelor’s degree in American civilization from Brown University, as well as a master’s degree in library science from Queens College. She is a former digital communications producer on the Union for Reform Judaism.

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