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Izze Juices Recipe

Inspired by Boathouse Restaurant

Time40m

Serves4

Make Izze Juices Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Sparkling Fruit Juices

4 cups sparkling water (carbonated)2 cups 100% pure fruit juice (orange, apple, grape, or pomegranate — choose one or mix)2 tbs fresh citrus juice (lemon or lime)2 tsp simple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)2 cups ice cubes6 pieces fresh fruit for garnish (thinly sliced lemon, lime, orange, or berries)

Batch/Optional Bottling

4 pieces clean glass bottles or airtight bottles (for storing)1 to taste refrigerator (chilling step — not an ingredient)

Method

Sparkling Fruit Juices

Chill ingredients

Place the sparkling water and fruit juice in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to mixing so the beverage stays bright and fizzy when served.

Combine juices

In a large pitcher, pour 2 cups of the chosen 100% fruit juice and add the 2 tablespoons fresh citrus juice. If you like a slightly sweeter Izze-style drink, stir in 2 teaspoons of simple syrup now; otherwise skip.

Add sparkling water

Slowly pour 4 cups of chilled sparkling water into the pitcher over the back of a spoon or down the side to preserve carbonation. Stir gently once or twice to combine — avoid vigorous stirring to keep the fizz.

Prepare serving glasses

Fill 4 serving glasses with about 1/2 cup (approx. 2–3 ice cubes each) of ice. Divide the mixed sparkling fruit juice among the glasses.

Garnish and serve

Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh citrus or a few berries. Serve immediately so the drink remains effervescent.

Batch/Optional Bottling

Bottle for later

If making ahead, fill clean airtight bottles leaving about 1 inch headspace. Seal and chill upright in the refrigerator. Consume within 48–72 hours for best flavor and fizz. Open carefully to release pressure slowly.

Note on proportions: The recipe above makes a lightly sweetened, fizzy fruit beverage reminiscent of Izze. Adjust fruit juice to sparkling water ratio to taste (1:2 to 1:1 juice:carbonation) and omit simple syrup for a less sweet, more natural profile.