Apfelschorle

Apfelschorle, made with apple juice and carbonated mineral water, is one of the most popular extremely refreshing drinks in Germany.



Since the juice is diluted with the mineral water, it is less sweet and therefore more refreshing than pure apple juice alone.

Easy to make at home, it is commercially available throughout Germany, and often contains about 40% juice. Here, in Canada, this is known as a non-alcoholic spritzer.

At home, you can alter the amount of mineral water to suit your taste. Since different types of mineral water with different amounts of carbonation is available in Germany, the resulting drink can be modified to your own personal taste.

Don't like the fizzy taste? Then use "still" water (water with no "gas" or carbonation), in other words, either bottled or tap water!

Schorle (Spritzer)

• apple juice
• mineral water or club soda

Instructions:

• Simple mix equal parts apple juice and mineral water in a tall glass.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Hints:

• Use cold juice and water or room temp. You choose.
• Use other juices instead of apple to make schorles of different types.