Citrus Gin Collins Fizz
A bright and effervescent cocktail combining fresh lemon juice, gin, and soda water for a light, bubbly refreshment. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dry gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) 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 150 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
- 2 oz dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 2 oz club soda
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes up to halfway. Add 2 oz dry gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once with a bar spoon to incorporate without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin lemon wheel slid onto the rim and a sprig of fresh mint tucked beside it.
