Sprite Recipe

Prepare syrup

Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan (for this recipe, 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water). Heat over medium, stirring until sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and cool completely. Chill in refrigerator before using. (If you already have simple syrup, skip this step.)

Chill glass and ingredients

Place a serving glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill with ice briefly to chill. Ensure sparkling/carbonated water and simple syrup are well chilled for best fizz and clarity.

Combine juices and syrups

In a mixing glass or shaker without ice, add the fresh lemon juice (1 tbsp), fresh lime juice (1 tbsp), lemon zest (0.25 tsp) and lime zest (0.25 tsp) if using, and 1.5 tbsp chilled simple syrup. Stir or gently shake to combine and dissolve the syrup into the citrus juices.

Add ice (optional)

If you want a cold, diluted soda, add about 1 cup of ice to your chilled serving glass.

Add sparkling water

Pour 2 cups chilled sparkling water (and optional 1/2 cup additional carbonated water for extra fizz) into the mixing glass with the citrus-syrup mixture. Stir gently once or twice to combine — avoid vigorous stirring to retain carbonation.

Serve

Strain the mixture into the chilled serving glass over ice (if used). Garnish with a lemon wheel and lime wheel on the rim or floated on top. Taste and adjust: add up to 1 tsp more simple syrup if you prefer sweeter, or a few drops more lemon or lime juice if you prefer brighter acidity.

Storage

Best consumed immediately to enjoy maximum carbonation. If you must store, keep chilled in a tightly sealed bottle and consume within 24 hours; expect loss of fizz over time.