Best 2 Homemade Hard Seltzer Recipes

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Discover the art of creating your own homemade hard seltzer, a light and refreshing alcoholic beverage that is perfect for any occasion. Unleash your inner mixologist and experiment with various flavors and ingredients to create a personalized seltzer that suits your taste preferences. With just a few simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you'll be able to craft delicious hard seltzer in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound bartending skills as you embark on this exciting journey of crafting homemade hard seltzer.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE HARD SELTZER RECIPES



Homemade Hard Seltzer Recipes image

Don't feel like leaving the house to grab a drink? Make any of these homemade hard seltzers at home! Happy hour has never been so refreshing and EASY!

Provided by Linley Richter

Categories     Drink

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1.5 oz. vodka
1.5 oz. fresh lime juice
2 lime wedges
2 tablespoons honey simple syrup
3 leaves fresh mint
sparkling water for topping (~1/2 cup)
ice, to taste
garnish: fresh mint and lime wedges
1.5 oz. vodka
1.5 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey simple syrup
ice, to taste
sparkling water for topping (~1/2 cup)
garnish: grapefruit wedges and fresh rosemary
1.5 oz. vodka
1.5 oz. fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon honey simple syrup
sparkling water for topping (~1/2 cup)
ice, to taste
garnish: orange wedges

Steps:

  • Start by adding lime juice, lime wedges, vodka, simple syrup, and fresh mint into a cocktail shaker and use a muddle to release the flavors from the mint leaves.
  • Then, add a handful of ice and put the top onto the cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds to mix.
  • Pour into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with more fresh mint and lime wedges.
  • Start off by adding vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice into a cocktail shaker.
  • Cover the cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
  • Pour into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with grapefruit wedges and fresh rosemary.
  • Start off by pouring vodka, orange juice, grated ginger, simple syrup, and a handful of ice into a cocktail shaker.
  • Cover the cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
  • Pour into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with orange wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 hard seltzer, Calories 162 calories, Sugar 12, Sodium 1, Fat 1, Carbohydrate 37, Protein 1

HOMEMADE CUCUMBER-LIME HARD SELTZER



Homemade Cucumber-Lime Hard Seltzer image

Making your own hard seltzer is super easy, and you can tailor it to your favorite flavors for a refreshing summertime drink. For extra flavor, muddle the cucumber, lime juice, and vodka ahead of time and let sit. When ready to use, add in the ice, shake, and strain!

Provided by France C

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices cucumbers, divided
3 cups ice cubes, or as needed
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 ounces vodka
8 ounces club soda

Steps:

  • Muddle 4 slices of cucumber in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes, lime juice, and vodka. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds. Fill 2 rocks glasses with ice and strain cocktail over. Top with club soda. Garnish with remaining cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 14.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe fruit: The riper the fruit, the more flavor your hard seltzer will have. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned fruit.
  • Add some zest: Citrus zest can add a bright, refreshing flavor to your hard seltzer. Try adding lemon, lime, or orange zest.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs can also add a lot of flavor to your hard seltzer. Try adding mint, basil, or rosemary.
  • Sweeten to taste: If you like your hard seltzer sweet, you can add some sweetener. Use a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
  • Be patient: It takes time for hard seltzer to carbonate. Be patient and let it carbonate for at least 2 weeks before drinking.

Conclusion:

Making your own hard seltzer is a fun and easy way to enjoy a refreshing, alcoholic beverage. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create your own unique flavors. So get creative and experiment with different fruits, herbs, and sweeteners.

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