Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritzer)
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The classic non-alcoholic German soft drink known as Apfelschorle, or apple spritzer! Served in every German restaurant, this has been a popular drink for decades and couldn’t be simpler to make! Fruity, refreshing, and simply delightful!
Growing up in Stuttgart Germany, Apfelschorle was a staple every time we ate out. My Oma and Opa would order their Pilsner or Hofbräu but for my brother and I and for my parents, Apfelschorle was standard. Sweet but not overly sweet and refreshing from the carbonation, it was always a welcome accompaniment to every meal. And of course not being pure apple juice it’s also lower in calories – score!
What is Apfelschorle?
Apfelschorle, also known as Apfelsaftschorle, is German for apple spritzer or apple juice spritzer. It’s made by diluting fruit juice with carbonated water. In Germany you can buy carbonated water with different levels of fizziness which makes it convenient to adjust it to your preferences. This combination of apple juice and carbonated water is so popular throughout Germany and Austria that you can buy it ready made in bottles at the grocery store.
Ingredients
Apfelschorle is made with just two ingredients:
- Apple juice
- Carbonated water
See I told you it was simple! If you like you can also add a slice or wedge of lemon but that’s optional. This couldn’t be easier to make yourself and within just a minute or two you’ll be enjoying one of Germany’s most classic soft drinks!
Apfelschorle Recipe
Simply mix equal parts chilled apple juice and carbonated water in a glass. That’s all there’s to it!
Apfelschorle typically consists of 40-60% apple juice but you can alter the ratio of apple juice to carbonated water according to your preference. You can also adjust the fizziness left by selecting a carbonated water that’s relatively weak or one that’s strong.
To serve Apfelschorle like a true German, hold the ice. Serving ice in soft drinks is uncommon in Europe at large and Germany is no exception. Soft drinks are commonly served at room temperature. But if you must have your drink ice cold feel free to bend the rules.
Enjoy!
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Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritzer)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces apple juice
- 16 ounces carbonated water or sparkling water
Instructions
- Stir the apple juice and water together. Note: You can adjust the ratio of juice to water according to personal preference.Serve at room temperature, chilled, or with ice cubes.
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Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew and welcome to Daring Gourmet where you'll find delicious originals, revitalized classics, and simply downright good eats from around the world! Originally from Germany, later raised in England, world-traveled, and now living in the U.S., from my globally-influenced kitchen I invite you to tour the world through your taste buds!
hey Kimberly!! I just got back from Germany I got hooked on ice coffee (yes I found a german recipe hooraayy!) AND got hooked on rio d’oro apfel saft (premium direksaft 100% naturtüb1 liter). Is it possible to find or order this apple juice in America? help!!! bitte!! any ideas? or can I order it from Germany to ship it to me in Virginia? I have a picture I could send you of it :)
Hi Mark, I’ve never seen it over here, including online, but if you find let it let us know!
Love this! We introduce it to all our guests when serving German food.
Could you please add an authentic German Pretzel recipe? I’ve been trying to get it right for years. Thank you so much for this amazing site!
Thanks so much for the compliment, Sarah! Yes, authentic German Laugenbrezeln has been on my “to publish” list forever. The challenge is that it involves using lye and most people are really nervous about using that. It’s still on my list though and I may go ahead and bump it up before too long :)
Yes, using lye is the difficulty, and is of course what really makes them authentic. I did find a recipe online that described how to carefully use lye, and I’ve been wanting to try it out. However, I thought I’d ask you first, because I trust your recipes above any I’ve found. I really look forward to when you decide to publish your Laugenbrezeln recipe!