Apple Spritzer is called Apfelschorle in Germany and it’s a refreshing combination of apple juice and sparkling water. The perfect thirst quencher espcially on hot summer days, for kids and adults alike.

A glass of Apfelschorle on hessian fabric next to apples.

Apfelschorle is one of the most popular German non-alcoholic beverages and it can be found on every German beer garden menu. Also known as fizzy apple or apple spritz, the refreshing drink was initially made by hand in homes and restaurants before it was introduced as a ready-to-drink bottled product in supermarkets in the late 90s. The first pre-mixed Apfelschorle ever sold in Germany is called Apple Plus. It was introduced in 1994 by Rhön Sprudel.

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Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritz)

Caro Jensen

Apfelschorle is a refreshing mix of apple juice and sparkling water. Follow this authentic German recipe to make the perfect thirst quencher for hot summer days!

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Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Course Drinks

Cuisine German

Servings serving

Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1/2 cup apple juice
▢ 1/2 cup sparkling water
▢ 1 slice lemon optional
▢ 1/2 cup ice cubes optional

Instructions

Place 1/2 cup ice cubes to a glass if you'd like the apple fizz to stay cool for longer.
1/2 cup ice cubes
Add 1/2 cup apple juice followed by 1/2 cup sparkling water.
1/2 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup sparkling water
Stir the drink and add 1 slice lemon for a zesty flavor. Serve the Apfelschorle immediately.
1 slice lemon

Notes

Adjust to taste: Adjust the juice-to-water ratio depending on your preference for sweetness and fizziness.

Chill the glass: If you don’t have ice cubes on hand, simply put the glass into the freezer for a few minutes to chill it down.

Make ahead: Apfelschorle is best enjoyed fresh to retain its carbonation. If stored in a closed bottle in the refrigerator, it can be kept for up to 1-2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.2mg

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Ingredients and substitutions

Apple juice – Clear apple juice is commonly used for Apfelschorle but you can also make it with cloudy juice.

Sparkling water – Sparkling or soda water (carbonated water) add some fizz to this popular drink.

Ice (optional) – Add ice cubes to keep the carbonated apple juice cool.

Lemon (optional) – A slice of lemon adds a zesty and even more refreshing note to the recipe.

Variations

Cloudy: Use cloudy (naturtrüb) instead of clear apple juice for a less processed drink.

Pitcher: Make a large Apfelschorle pitcher as a refreshing non-alcoholic drink for a crowd. Add ice, citrus, and herbs as extra flavorings and decor.

Slushy: Blend it up with some ice cubes to create an icy apple slushy drink.

Herbs: Add some fresh herbs such as mint or lemon balm for a herbal twist.

Spice it up: Fresh ginger slices spice up your fizzy apple.

Cool as a cucumber: A few slices of peeled cucumber add extra freshness and the flavor works well with apple.

Mimosa: Create a fizzy apple mimosa by swapping the sparkling water with your favorite sparkling wine, Champagne, or Prosecco.