15 Drinks To Mix With Sprite For Easy Cocktails & Mocktails

Sprite is the crisp, cold drink that has it all. The lemon-lime flavor gives it a refreshing sensation while the carbonation provides just the right amount of fizz to almost convince us we're drinking something better than say, soda. While sipping on a cold Sprite is great on its own, it can also go well with a lot of other drinks. Sprite can be an awesome mixer to create a simple yet delicious cocktail, or it can be used to amp up a non-alcoholic sip full of flavor and bubbles.

Now, you may be wondering what in the world you can mix Sprite to possibly make it taste — dare we say — better? Lucky for you, we have lots of options to help get you started. We researched and found some of the best drinks that can be made simply by adding Sprite to the mix, ranking them from worst to best. Without further ado, here is our list of the best drinks to mix with Sprite.

When it comes to making a cold, refreshing pitcher of homemade iced tea, there are so many options you can experiment with. And if you're a tea lover, we're sure you've tried plenty of ways to change things up from time to time and have perfected the best iced black tea recipe. But have you ever tried adding Sprite to your black tea? According to QiFul Life, throwing some Sprite into the mix can add a new and fun flavor to your favorite tea combination, not to mention a little zesty zip for the summertime months.

While this is definitely a creative option, the one thing to note about this drink is Sprite might not always be the best choice for everyone. Many people like tea because it's typically a healthier option than soda. Because of that, we put the tea-and-sprite combo near the bottom of our ranking. For anyone looking to keep that zest without the added sugar, stick to using lemon instead.

Here's the thing when we mix ingredients in our orange juice, we tend to reach for the bubbles to make a boozy mimosa to go alongside our eggs and pancakes. Brunch is nothing without the cocktails to go with it, right? But orange juice can be added to other drinks to make something special happen in the glass, too. Anyone in the mood for a Caribbean rum cocktail recipe? We sure are.

However, if you're looking to pump up your orange juice without flooding it with booze, we're here to tell you soda might be your ticket. Adding Spite to your glass of orange juice can make for a real bubbly drink without actually adding the bubbly, says The Peach Kitchen. Simply mix the soda with chilled orange juice and pour it into your favorite champagne flutes to get all the fancy feels without the horrible hangover the next day.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to making a mixed drink with vodka. You can choose from something rich and creamy like a White Russian recipe to something a bit more tart and fun, such as a cranberry sauce frozen cosmopolitan recipe. While a fancy or traditional cocktail is always nice, you don't necessarily need to master one of these in your own home if you don't want to. There are plenty of other, easier ways to make a vodka cocktail.

We're especially fond of using Sprite and vodka together. This combination works well because of the lemon-lime flavor that Sprite brings into the mix (via Occasional Cocktails). The end result is light and refreshing with just the right amount of boozy crispness from the vodka. And don't be afraid to try this combo with several options of higher-quality vodka to discover which flavor does, in fact, work the best.

Cognac is a spirit in its own category. While it comes from the world of brandy, it has interesting flavors that include a wide range of notes — everything from bitter to spicy, says Cognac Expert. Because of these intense flavors, cognac is a great mixing spirit — especially when you're looking to make a classic sidecar cocktail. But you don't have to get too fancy when it comes to your cognac mixers. Instead, all you have to do is add more Sprite, and the result will taste just as good as if you make something incredibly hard to master with oodles of ingredients.

You may also know this drink as the KC Tea, or perhaps you might not know it all. If you don't, it's one you should definitely get to know and we're here to tell you all about it. The recipe is simple (just cognac and sprite added over ice), but the taste is surprisingly delightful and incredibly refreshing, says Tipsy Bartender.

Since it's a bit on the sweeter side, sherry has a bit of a reputation for being strictly a dessert wine. But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it before that slice of cake is served up on the table. With its nutty and fruity flavors, this fortified wine is a great addition when it comes to your cocktail repertoire. 

Case in point: Mixing Sprite with sherry results in a pretty tasty cocktail. The reason why this creative combination works well is that the overall balance of flavors comes together nicely to make for a refreshing drink you'll want to keep sipping, especially during the hottest of temperatures (hello summer!). Be sure to use a dry sherry and mix it with Sprite over ice. Then, add a squeeze of lemon (if you have it on hand) to bring out the citrus flavors and enjoy this drink to its absolute fullest. 

When the temperatures start to heat up (cue the summer heat wave), nothing beats the heat like a cold glass of lemonade. It's a nice mix of sweet and tart, making for a bright balance that quenches your thirst perfectly. We can't knock it either, because lemonade is great on its own. But what if we told you that your lemonade could be taken up a notch by adding Sprite?

According to A Fork's Tale, the combination of Sprite with lemonade can make for an even more refreshing mix for your parched palate. Frozen berries also help complement the tart lemon flavor which can be a great option for anyone looking to level up their lemonade this summer. We love that it's non-alcoholic, so you can have it any time of the day and not need to take a nap after. However, it's still versatile enough to be spiked with some booze if the mood strikes.

When we think of red wine, we normally dream of pouring a nice glass of something smooth and berry-flavored. Nothing makes steak taste better than pairing it with a glass of big, bold Bordeaux. With so many delicious reds out there, we rarely consider adding anything else to the glass (except more wine). Well, unless we're using the wine to whip up an out-of-this-world sangria.

But you know what's even easier to make than sangria? Red wine and Sprite. When making this drink, all you need to do is add these two ingredients together over ice and stir. Here, you have a simple and easy-to-make drink that can be enjoyed while sitting outdoors by the pool (or on your fire escape). It's tasty, refreshing, and has a well-rounded flavor that just works. No wonder we consider this to be one of the top drinks to mix with Sprite.