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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
