Most of us reserve that Sprite goodness for when we're feeling nausea on the horizon, right? Sprite, saltines, and sleep are always the things that make me feel better. Because of her sick-day only reputation, most of us probably don't reach for Sprite when we need a mixer, but let's give her a chance to be your designated beverage, shall we?
Sprite is one of the most versatile beverage options out there, IMO. Its lemon-lime flavor and bubbly texture allow it to ~complement~ literally any drink without overpowering the other flavors in your concoction.
Another huge plus: You can find Sprite pretty much anywhere. From your nearest grocery store to the hot dog cart outside your office, it's always a well-stocked soda. Oh! And it's also real cheap (totaling at $1.74 for a 2 L. bottle). Basically, there's no reason not to mix it with the alcohols.
Since you may not have been the biggest proponent of Sprite before (It's okay. People change.), we've compiled some of the best, most creative co*cktails that utilize the carbonated beverage to get you started. If you're doing it right, you'll likely have extra Sprite leftover for when your hangover hits. Sprite really can conquer all.
Vodka Cranberry co*cktail
Add ice to a co*cktail glass. In that glass, pour in equal parts Sprite, cranberry juice, orange juice, and vodka. Mix well to combine, add a slice of orange for garnish, and serve.
Recipe from Kim's Cravings
Red Wine Spritzer
Fill individual glasses with ice. Fill the glasses halfway with red wine, then top each glass with Sprite. Stir to combine and serve.
Recipe from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
The Dirty Shirley
Fill two old-fashioned glasses with ice. Add 1½ oz. vodka, ¾ oz. grenadine, and ½ oz. cherry Heering liqueur into a large glass or shaker. Stir well to combine and split evenly between the two small glasses. Top both small glasses with Sprite and combine. Garnish with at least two maraschino or soaked sour cherries.
Recipe from Good. Food. Stories.
Forest Sprite
Add 1½ oz. Citadelle gin, ½ oz. fresh lemon juice, ½ oz. pine syrup, and 3 dashes co*cktailpunk Alpino co*cktail bitters into a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a Collins glass over ice and top with Sprite and a dash more of bitters.
Recipe from Liquor.com
Sex in the Driveway
Fill a highball glass with crushed ice and pour in the ingredients as follows: 1 oz. peach schnapps, 1 oz. blue curaçao, 2 oz. vodka or white rum, and top with Sprite. Stir well and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Recipe from Mix That Drink
Sassy Sangria
Fill the glass with ice and pour in 1 part Midori Melon Liqueur, red wine and lemon juice. Stir until liquids are well combined and add chopped apple or pear to the mixture — whichever fruit your prefer! Top the glass off with lemon-lime soda and garnish with an orange wheel to be extra fancy.
Recipe from Midori
Cucumber Vodka co*cktail
Fill up a glass with lots of ice (you want this very cold!) and add 1½ oz. cucumber vodka of your choice to the glass. Add 1/4 cup lemonade and 1/3 cup sprite to the mixture. Stir until well combined and garnish with a cucumber slice.
Recipe from Fresh Simple Home
Citrus Splash
Combine 1½ oz. Tito's Handmade Vodka, 3 oz. Sprite, and a splash of grapefruit juice in a glass filled with ice and stir. Garnish with a mint sprig for an herby touch.
Recipe from Tito's Handmade Vodka
Grapefruit Cran Fizz
Mix 1 part Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka with 2 parts lemon-lime soda in a glass filled with ice. Add a splash of cranberry juice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Recipe from Pinnacle Vodka
GinInnJuice
Combine 2 oz. Inniskillin Vidal, 1 oz. gin, and 1½ oz peach nectar in a co*cktail shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously, and strain over ice into a glass. Top with Sprite and garnish with a delicious peach wedge.
Recipe from Inniskillin Wine
The Twist
Pour 1 ½ oz. SVEDKA Vanilla Vodka in glass, add 1 oz. ginger ale and top with 1 oz. Sprite. Stir and garnish with a vanilla bean.
Recipe from SVEDKA
Very Cherry
Combine 1 oz. Skinnygirl White Cherry Vodka and a splash of cherry juice into a glass. Top with 3 oz. Sprite and stir until well combined. Garnish with an orange peel.
Pink Fruit
Combine 2 oz. Espolón Tequila Blanco, 1 oz. lime juice, ½ oz. grapefruit juice, ½ oz. triple sec, and 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters in a co*cktail shaker. Shake and strain into a highball glass. Top with 2 oz. Sprite and garnish with a grapefruit or lime.
Recipe from Espolón Tequila
10 Moscato Press
Combine 2 oz. SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape, 2 oz. Sprite, and a squeeze of lemon into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a pick of grapes.
Recipe from SKYY Vodka
Red Stag Cherry Fizz
Combine 1½ oz. Red Stag by Jim Beam Black Cherry, 1 oz. cranberry juice, 2 oz. lemon sour, and 1 oz. Sprite in a glass filled with ice. Stir until all liquids are incorporated and garnish with a lime wedge.
Recipe from Bobby "G" Gleason, Beam's Master
Mariah Schlossmann
Mariah Schlossmann is the editorial business assistant at Cosmoplitan and is obsessed with all things food, lifestyle, and entertainment. When she's not throwing pizza parties in the office, you can find her trying to spot celebs around NYC or waiting in line for the newest food trend.
