Apfelschorle is a popular German refresher that lightens apple juice with sparkling mineral water for a drink that is crisp rather than overly sweet.
Equal parts cold cloudy apple juice and highly carbonated mineral water give balanced flavor, though the ratio is easy to adjust.
Pour the apple juice first and the sparkling water second so you can stir only once and preserve more carbonation.
Serving Suggestions
Serve very cold in tall everyday glasses with no ice, or offer extra sparkling water for a lighter version.
Recipe Notes
Mix only what you will drink immediately; the bubbles fade during storage.
German Apfelschorle
A crisp German sparkling drink made with equal parts cloudy apple juice and carbonated mineral water.
Equipment
- Large glass pitcher
- Six tall glasses
- Long-handled spoon
- Liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
Drink
- 3 cups cloudy apple juice well chilled
- 3 cups sparkling mineral water well chilled and highly carbonated
Instructions
Mix:
- Chill the apple juice, sparkling mineral water, pitcher, and glasses thoroughly.
- Pour the apple juice into the pitcher, then slowly add the sparkling water down the side to limit foaming.
- Stir once very gently, divide among the glasses, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use naturally cloudy apple juice for fuller apple flavor.
- For a lighter drink, use one part apple juice to two parts sparkling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 8mgSugar: 13g