Sprite Cocktails
7 drinks with this bottle, from the easy ones up.
What goes with Sprite?
Vodka is the easy win, because the sweet citrus hides the burn. Whiskey and tequila work well for the same reason. For something less obvious, try dry sherry and Sprite over ice with mint, which is close to a Spanish rebujito, or red wine and Sprite, close to a tinto de verano.
What does it taste like?
Sweet lemon and lime with lively bubbles. Some people find it a touch sharper than 7-Up, but the gap is small.
Which bottle should I buy?
Regular Sprite is the default, and Sprite Zero Sugar is the usual lower-sugar pick. Cans stay fizzier than a big bottle you keep opening all night.
Goes well with
A clear lemon-lime soda launched in the US by Coca-Cola in 1961. It has no alcohol and no caffeine, so it's only ever the mixer. Use 7-Up or any other lemon-lime soda, or lemon juice with a little sugar and soda water if you want it less sweet.
Questions
What alcohol goes with Sprite?
Vodka is the easy pick, with whiskey, gin and tequila close behind. The sweet citrus smooths out the burn of all of them. Use about 1 part spirit to 3 parts Sprite.
Is Sprite the same as 7 Up?
Not quite, but they're very close. Both are sweet lemon-lime sodas, and they swap one for one in any drink.
Does Sprite have caffeine?
No. Sprite is caffeine-free, which makes it a handy mixer for a late drink.
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