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Citrus Bubble Surprise

This beverage features chilled soda mixed with crushed ice and fresh citrus slices, creating a fizzy, icy drink with a playful and refreshing appearance. The recipe involves simple assembly and quick mixing, resulting in a bubbly, slightly slushy texture with vibrant fruit visuals.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup crushed ice preferably finely crushed
  • 1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda chilled
  • 2 slices orange thin slices, for garnish
  • 2 slices lime thin slices, for garnish
  • 2 slices lemon thin slices, for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail glasses or tall drinking glasses
  • Ice crusher or sturdy cloth and rolling pin
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or stirrer

Method
 

  1. Begin by preparing your crushed ice—use an ice crusher or place ice in a sturdy cloth and gently crush with a rolling pin until it reaches a coarse, snow-like consistency. This will give the drink a nice icy texture and visual appeal.
  2. Pour the chilled soda into a tall glass, filling it about halfway. This effervescent base sets the stage for the bubbly display.
  3. Add a generous layer of crushed ice on top of the soda, filling the glass almost to the brim. The ice should mound slightly, creating a frosty, textured surface.
  4. Gently stir the mixture with a spoon or stirrer to combine the bubbles with the icy layer, creating a frothy, fizzy appearance.
  5. Slice the citrus fruits into thin rounds and float a slice of orange, lime, and lemon on top of the crushed ice, arranging them for color and visual appeal.
  6. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer, so the drink remains bubbly and visually vibrant, ready to enjoy the playful combination of fizz and icy crunch.

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately while the bubbles are lively and the ice remains crushed and frosty.