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3 Vibrant Pura Spritz Recipes

Nothing says“ refreshment” like a sparkling, fruit-forward drink that’ s as visually appealing as it is delicious. These PURA spritzes elevate simple canned beverages into Instagram-worthy sips, perfect for afternoons at home, garden gatherings, or unwinding after a long day. Each recipe showcases fresh fruit, herbs, and PURA’ s signature effervescence.
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CRANBERRY CITRUS SPRITZ
Bright, tangy, and effortlessly festive, this spritz balances cranberry’ s tartness with zesty citrus and aromatic mint.
INGREDIENTS
• ice
• 30ml fresh orange juice
• 10ml fresh lime juice
• fresh mint
• 1 can PURA Cranberry
• orange slice + cranberries, for garnish
METHOD
1. Fill a large wine glass about three-quarters full with ice. 2. Add orange and lime juice. 3. Lightly clap mint leaves between your hands to release their aroma, then add to the glass. 4. Slowly top with PURA
Cranberry. 5. Stir gently once or twice to combine. 6. Garnish with an orange slice and a few fresh cranberries.
The result is a sparkling, rubyred drink that feels indulgent yet refreshingly light.
BLUEBERRY ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ
Delicate, floral, and slightly sweet, this spritz blends elderflower with fresh blueberries to create a sophisticated twist.
INGREDIENTS
• handful of blueberries, muddled
• 10ml fresh lemon juice
• 1 can PURA Lemon & Elderflower
• thyme sprig
METHOD
1. Add blueberries to a glass and gently muddle to release juice while keeping some texture. 2. Pour in fresh lemon juice. 3. Fill the glass with ice. 4. Slowly top with PURA Lemon & Elderflower to preserve bubbles.
5. Lightly stir once or twice.
6. Garnish with a lightly clapped thyme sprig.
The aroma of thyme mingles with sweet berry notes, creating a sophisticated, refreshing beverage.
Bright green and packed with natural sweetness, this spritz is a modern take on a gardenfresh cocktail.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 ripe kiwi, peeled & chopped
• 10ml honey or agave( vegan option)
• ice
• 1 can PURA Cucumber & Lime
• fresh mint leaves
METHOD
7. Muddle kiwi and honey in a highball glass until smooth and juicy.
8. Add mint leaves and press gently. 9. Fill the glass with ice cubes. 10. Slowly pour PURA Cucumber &
Lime over the ice. 11. Lift from the bottom to combine kiwi with the sparkling base. 12. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a mint sprig.
This drink is crisp, lightly sweet, and irresistibly photogenic, ideal for summer sipping.
Each of these spritzes celebrates PURA’ s sparkling base while letting fresh ingredients shine, proving that simple ingredients can create moments of pure refreshment.
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