7 easy cocktails you can whip up with Sprite for refreshing twist

If you’ve got a bottle of Sprite in your fridge, you’re halfway to making some amazing drinks! Sprite, with its refreshing lemon-lime kick, is perfect for mixing things up, especially when you need something cold and tasty in Nigeria’s heat.

Plus, these recipes are super simple to make at home.

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Let’s dive into seven easy cocktails (and mocktails) you can whip up with Sprite that’ll have your taste buds buzzing.
1.⁠ ⁠Dirty ShirleyThis one’s a crowd-pleaser. All you need is a highball glass filled with ice. Pour in a vodka shot, add a grenadine splash, and top it off with Sprite. Garnish with cherries or a lime wedge, and boom—you’ve got a fizzy delight!

2.⁠ ⁠Tom Collins twist
For a Nigerian twist on the classic, grab a glass, mix 2 oz. gin, 1 oz. fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz. simple syrup. Fill the glass with ice and top with Sprite. Stir well, garnish with lemon slices, and you’ve got yourself a zesty refresher that’s perfect for those sunny afternoons.

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3.⁠ ⁠Rosé Spritz

Feeling fancy? Pour some rosé wine into a glass with ice, then top with Sprite for an easy spritzer. Add a few berries for a fruity flair. It’s refreshing, light, and won’t take you more than a minute to prepare.

4.⁠ ⁠Vodka Cranberry Sprite
This one’s super simple. Fill a glass with ice, add equal parts vodka, cranberry juice, and Sprite. Stir and garnish with an orange slice. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tangy!
5.⁠ ⁠Virgin Mojito
For those who want a mocktail, here’s an easy one. Muddle some mint leaves and lime wedges in a glass, add ice, and fill it up with Sprite. Stir well and enjoy a cool, refreshing drink without the alcohol.

6.⁠ ⁠Bourbon limeade
If you’re in the mood for something stronger, grab a glass and muddle a few lime wedges. Add ice, pour in 2 oz. bourbon, and top with Sprite. Give it a gentle stir, and you’ve got a tangy drink with a smooth bourbon finish.
7.⁠ ⁠Cucumber cooler
This drink is as refreshing as it sounds. Fill a glass with ice, pour in some cucumber vodka, and top it with Sprite. Stir well, and add a cucumber slice for that extra chill.
Whether you’re hosting friends or just chilling at home, these drinks are super easy to make, and Sprite adds that perfect fizzy finish. Enjoy and sip responsibly!