Looking to add a little fizz and flavor to your drinks? Look no further than the trusty companion of bartenders everywhere—Sprite!
As a self-taught mixologist, I’ve had the pleasure of concocting countless Sprite-based creations.
Let me share some firsthand wisdom with you with a list of the best alcohol to mix with Sprite and some cocktail recipes you should try.
Top 15 Best Alcohol To Mix With Sprite
15. Midori
You can make the refreshing Midori Dream cocktail pairing Midori and Sprite.
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
- 2oz vodka
- 1oz Midori melon liqueur
- 0.5oz chilled Sprite
Instructions: Mix Midori and vodka over ice in your cocktail shaker, then shake well. Strain into your tall glass with ice and pour Sprite on top. Stir gently and serve.
Serving: 1
14. Rum
Try this Rum & Sprite cocktail with only three ingredients.
Prep/Total Time: 1-2 mins.
Ingredients:
- 1oz rum
- 4oz Sprite
- Lime wedge
Instructions: In your rocks glass, add ice and rum. Pour Sprite on top and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy.
Serving: 1
13. Triple Sec
Try this Alexander’s Twilight using Triple Sec and Sprite.
Prep/Total Time: 3 mins.
Ingredients:
- 1oz vodka
- 2/3oz triple sec
- Sprite
- 2oz pineapple juice
- 1/3oz cherry whiskey
Instructions: Add vodka and triple sec in your tall glass with ice. Pour Sprite and top it with pineapple juice. Add cherry whiskey to float and garnish with a citrus twist if desired.
Serving: 1
12. Rosé
Use Sprite and your favorite rose wine to craft this Rose Wine Spritzer.
Prep/Total Time: 5 mins.
Ingredients:
- 750ml Rose wine
- 1L Sprite
Instructions: Half-fill your serving glass with ice with rose wine. Now, fill the glass with Sprite and mix slowly.
Serving: 5
11. Cognac
Make sure to try this KC Tea using Hennessy Cognac and Sprite.
Prep/Total Time: 3 mins.
Ingredients:
- 2oz Hennessy cognac
- Sprite
- Lemon wedge
Instructions: Fill your wine glass with ice and pour the cognac and Sprite. Squeeze the lemon wedge, then drop it inside the glass.
Serving: 1
10. Tequila
Use Patron Silver Tequila in this Hibiscus Tequila & Sprite cocktail.
Prep/Total Time: 8 mins.
Ingredients:
- 2oz chilled hibiscus tea
- 1.5oz Patrón silver tequila
- 0.25oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2oz Sprite
Instructions: For 30 seconds, shake tequila, hibiscus tea, and lime juice with ice. Strain the mix into your highball glass over ice. Pour Sprite on top. If desired, put edible flowers for garnish.
Serving: 1
9. Gin
Want a classic cocktail? Then make your own Gin Fizz at home.
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
- 2oz dry gin
- lemon
- 6oz Sprite
Instructions: Pour gin and squeeze the lemon into your big glass. Put ice and fill the glass with Sprite. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Serving: 1
8. Beer
Looking for a refreshment? Craft a refreshing Beer Shandy with just two ingredients.
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
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- 750ml red wine
- 750ml Sprite
- Orange peel and mint leaves
- 6oz Sprite
- 3oz bourbon whiskey
- ¾ glass white wine, chilled
- ¼ glass Sprite, chilled
- Lime slice
- 1.5oz vodka
- 0.75oz Blue Curacao
- 5oz Sprite
- 1 1/3oz Peachtree peach schnapps
- 1/3oz lime juice
- 3 1/3oz Sprite
- 3.5oz Sprite
- 2.5oz Sherry
- 1oz vanilla vodka
- 1oz grenadine
- 4oz Sprite
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Instructions: Pour the lager into your serving glass and top it with Sprite.
Serving: 1
7. Red Wine
With just two ingredients – you can enjoy a refreshing Red Wine Spritzer.
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Add the red wine to your large pitcher with ice cubes and pour Sprite on top. Put the orange peel and mint leaves as garnish.
Serving: 6
6. Whiskey
Try this Seven and Seven Highball cocktail made with Sprite and bourbon whiskey for a simple drink.
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
Instructions: In your serving glass, combine the two ingredients over ice.
Serving: 1
5. White Wine
Another spritzer that you should try is this White Wine Spritzer with Sprite.
Prep/Total Time: 5 mins.
Ingredients:
Instructions: In your glass, pour the wine and top it with Sprite. Put the lime slice on the glass’s rim and enjoy.
Serving: 1
4. Blue Curacao
If you haven’t tried Blue Lagoon, this is the right time. Enjoy the flavors of Blue Curacao and Sprite.
Prep/Total Time: 3 mins.
Ingredients:
Instructions: In your hurricane glass filled with ice, add vodka and Blue Curacao. Pour Sprite on top and gently stir. Garnish with a pineapple slice if you like.
Serving: 1
3. Peach Schnapps
Try this Fizzy Peachtree cocktail using this delicious peach schnapps and Sprite.
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Pour peach schnapps and lime juice into your glass with ice. Add Sprite on top.
Serving: 1
2. Sherry
The Sherry of your choice and the fizzy Sprite make for a refreshing Rebujito cocktail.
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Fill your cocktail glass with ice cubes and pour sherry and Sprite. Stir gently and serve.
Serving: 1
1. Vodka
Make the classic Shirley Temple Drink a bit boozy with this Dirty Shirley Drink infused with vodka and Sprite.
“Vodka is kind of hobby.”
— Betty White, American Actress
Prep/Total Time: 2 mins.
Ingredients:
Instructions: In your ice-filled glass, add vodka and grenadine. Pour Sprite to fill the glass and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
Serving: 1
Key Takeaways
Sprite tastes great with beer, tequila, whiskey, wine, cognac, and liqueurs, and you can enjoy different cocktails recipes.
But the best of the best is the pairing of vodka and Sprite. The lemon-lime flavor of Sprite complements the spice and citrus notes of vodka.
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FAQs
What non-alcoholic drinks can you mix with Sprite?
The non-alcoholic drinks you can mix with Sprite are grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, OJ, and cranberry juice.
Is Sprite a good alcohol mixer?
Yes. Sprite is a good alcohol mixer. A study conducted in China revealed that Sprite could help remove harmful byproducts of alcohol much faster, thanks to its amino acid taurine, found in soft drinks.
Which vodka cocktails can be made with Sprite?
Vodka mixes well with Sprite to create popular cocktails like the Vodka Sprite (also known as a Vodka Sprite or Vodka Lemon-Lime), which combines vodka with Sprite and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a simple and refreshing drink.
Is rum a good option for mixing with Sprite?
Yes, rum pairs nicely with Sprite, offering a tropical and fruity flavor profile. A classic rum and Sprite cocktail is the Rum Sprite, which combines rum with Sprite and a splash of lime juice for added brightness.
What are some gin cocktails that use Sprite as a mixer?
Gin mixes well with Sprite to create cocktails such as the Gin Fizz, which combines gin with Sprite, lemon juice, and simple syrup for a bubbly and citrusy drink with a hint of sweetness.
Can tequila be mixed with Sprite?
Yes, tequila can be mixed with Sprite to create refreshing cocktails like the Tequila Sprite, which combines tequila with Sprite and a splash of fresh lemon or lime juice for a bright and zesty flavor profile.
Which whiskey cocktails pair well with Sprite?
Whiskey mixes nicely with Sprite to create cocktails like the Whiskey Sprite (also known as a Whiskey Sprite or Whiskey Lemon-Lime), which combines whiskey with Sprite and a splash of lemon or lime juice for a smooth and tangy drink.
