Capital City Citrus Fizz
A bright and effervescent cocktail combining vodka, fresh citrus juices, and a sparkling ginger beer finish, inspired by Virginia’s vibrant government hub. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Vodka, Fresh orange juice, Fresh lemon juice 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 Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 3 oz Ginger beer
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 Thin orange wheel
- 1 Mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin orange wheel placed inside the glass and a fresh mint sprig perched on the rim.
