Sprite Zero Recipe

Chill glass and water

If possible, chill your serving glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Use properly chilled carbonated water to keep the drink fizzy longer.

Pour 2 cups of chilled carbonated water into a chilled 16–20 oz glass. If your carbonation is extremely strong, you can replace up to 0.25 cup with cold still water to soften the fizz — this is optional and reflected in the ingredients list (Cold water).

Add 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to the carbonated water. Pour slowly over the back of a spoon or down the glass side to minimize CO2 loss.

If you have lemon-lime extract or concentrated citrus oil, add 1 teaspoon for a brighter, more commercial-style aroma. Use a dropper or stir gently once to disperse.

Start with 6 drops of liquid non-caloric sweetener added to the soda. Gently stir once or twice with a long spoon — avoid vigorous stirring to preserve carbonation.

Taste and adjust: if you prefer a slightly sweeter profile, dissolve 0.25 tsp zero-calorie sweetener powder in a small splash (1–2 tsp) of cold water and add it, stirring gently. Adjust by small increments until desired sweetness is reached; commercial Sprite Zero is moderately sweet with a bright citrus edge.

Add 1 cup of ice to the glass if you like your drink very cold. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim.

Serve immediately with a straw or stirring spoon. Enjoy cold — the drink is best consumed within 10–15 minutes to retain carbonation and aroma.