Citrus Fizz

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A versatile sparkling cocktail featuring fresh citrus and your choice of soda, designed for adaptability and personal flair. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Top with 3 oz club soda or your favorite flavored sparkling water.
  5. Step 5: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin grapefruit wheel placed on the rim.

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