Cheerleader's Spark

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A vibrant, effervescent cocktail with a sweet and tangy balance, inspired by the energy of high school social life. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, elderflower liqueur, 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 180 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with ice.
  3. Step 3: Top with 1 oz soda water. Garnish with a thin lemon twist expressed over the surface and a single cherry nestled in the foam.

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