Muddled Raspberry & Orange Spritzer

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Looking for a refreshing and delicious summer cocktail? Try this ALO inspired muddled raspberry and orange spritzer!

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Maybe it’s a recently revelation, but I’m completely obsessed with cocktails lately. I think it’s the closet hipster in me trying to break out, but I can’t stop shaking up vintage cosmos or old fashions or buying copper mugs for Moscow Mules. I am excited and in love with bitters and have more tarnished mint julep cups than I care to admit. When it comes time to arrange my concoctions, I plate them on a rustic tray or a scratched up piece of silver adorned with pieces of parsley or swirly straws.

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The only thing missing from my hipster at home bar is a twirly mustache, a plaid shirt, overalls, lots of tattoos, a lumberjack looking sidekick with a long, twisty beard and a record player. I’ve even toyed with the idea of naming my cocktails something like “The Hemingway Shaker” or the “Twist and Shout.”

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I know, I’ve become someone Anthony Bourdain would publicly shame on Twitter.

I can’t help it though, the act of creating the perfect libation brings out this crazily creative hipster that just can’t be hidden anymore. And as much as hipsters annoy me, with their poetry slams, crazy beards and rejection of conformity, they also do some pretty rad things for our food and cocktail culture.  How many amazing restaurants and bars exist now thanks to the “local food, speakeasy” movement brought on by our anti-mainstream youth?

raspberry orange spritzer

If I was to own a hipster bar or pub, this muddled raspberry and orange spritzer made with ALO would definitely be on the list.  For those who don’t know, ALO drinks are a new product that combine real aloe vera (from 100% organic pulp) and natural fruit sweeteners. There are 14 flavors in total, from ALO original to mango and cucumber to coco exposed. Each bottle is also not only low-calorie and naturally gluten-free, it’s good for your body too! Learn more here on the  ALO Website or on ALO Facebook!

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A drink that gives back to your body and the environment? My inner hipster totally approves. For a chance to win your own batch of ALO to release your inner hipster, enter the giveaway prompts below!
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Muddled raspberry and orange spritzer

raspberry orange spritzer

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Serves about 2.
Prep time: >10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 bottle ALO Mango & Mangosteen drink
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 ounces vodka
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cava orange juice
  • Ice
  • Fresh parsley

Directions:

  1. Muddle the raspberries in a jar and set aside.
  2. Fill two glasses halfway with ice. Pour 1.5 ounces of vodka into each glass and top evenly with ALO Mango drink. Pour ½ tablespoon of honey into each glass and stir to combine.  Mix in one tablespoon of cava orange juice to each glass.
  3. Separate the raspberries into each glass and top with orange slices and parsley.

Nutritional information per cocktail:

Calories: 216.5
Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 54 grams
Fiber:  >1 gram
Protein: 0.5 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 5

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  1. Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
    Er mah gosh girl! This spritzer is totally my love language!!!
  2. Posted by Carla on
    Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
    This spritzer...It subs AMAZING!
  3. Posted by Carla on
    Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
    sounds...not subs
  4. Posted by MaryBeth on
    Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    This drink sounds SOOOO good! I need to make this!
  5. Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    I am totally obsessed with drinking aloe, but I've never had this ALO brand before, yay I will be on the look out for it. This spritzer sounds amazing!! I would drink any of these ALO drinks cold straight out of the bottle, mmm soo good.

    I just discovered your blog and I'm in love, beautiful work Claire :))


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  6. Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    I don't even want to drink these. I just want to walk around holding it, looking sophisticated. :) It's so pretty!
  7. Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    I've never tried ALO but this looks so good I'm going to have to seek some out!
  8. Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    This looks like such a refreshing drink! I love anything with raspberries!
  9. Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    I have never tried ALO before but your spritzer looks fabulous! I want to make a mojito with ALO!
  10. Posted by Angie on
    Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    We all loved ALO. It was amazing right out of the bottle, but I'd love to try your spritzer, great recipe!
  11. Posted by Angela Hooser on
    Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    I've never tried any kind of drink with aloe but these look pretty good!
  12. Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    Might try these for my hubby's birthday party this weekend!
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  14. Posted by Angela {Mind Over Batter} on
    Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    I've never tried ALO but I'm obsessed with making cocktails. I'm all, let me develop a fall line. I work in fashion. Sorry. Love this spritzer. Sounds so delicious and I love your photos!
  15. Posted by Connie | URBAN BAKES on
    Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    This is one pretty looking drink! So refreshing and perfect for summer!
  16. Posted by christine on
    Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
    I'm not familiar w/ Alo. thanks for the introduction. Always love a new product! And I'll take three of those cocktails please.
  17. Thursday, August 21st, 2014
    This spritzer sounds so delicious!
  18. Friday, August 22nd, 2014
    That sounds fantastic! I'll take two please.
  19. Posted by Nutmeg Nanny on
    Friday, August 22nd, 2014
    I want this cocktail...now! :)
  20. Posted by Amy L on
    Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
    I'd mix the ALO pomegranate cranberry with seltzer and a sprig of mint.
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  22. Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
    That aloe vera drink sounds sooo interesting. Must try it and the way you used it was just perfect!