Art Institute Citrus Sparkler
A refreshing, vibrant cocktail capturing the dynamic energy of Chicago's Art Institute with citrus brightness and sparkling bubbles. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 piece orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and gently stir with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Express a wide orange twist over the drink to release oils, then place it on the rim as garnish.
