Cardamom-Infused Gin and Green Tea Fizz
An aromatic gin cocktail brightened with green tea and a subtle cardamom infusion, finished with lively bubbles. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, cold brewed green tea, 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 140 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
- 2 oz cold brewed green tea
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz cardamom syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed large ice cubes
- 1 (for garnish) lemon wheel
- 1 (for garnish) cardamom pod
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with large ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 2 oz cold brewed green tea, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz cardamom syrup.
- Step 2: Shake gently for 10 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently for 8 seconds to mix without flattening bubbles.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin lemon wheel on the surface and resting a single cardamom pod beside it in the glass.
