Citrus Guava Sparkler
A bubbly, light cocktail combining tropical guava with zesty citrus and a sparkling finish, ideal for warm-weather celebrations. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Guava juice, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Guava juice
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 3 oz Sparkling water
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 Lemon wheel
- 1 Fresh basil leaf
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 2 oz guava juice, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lemon wheel floated on the surface and a fresh basil leaf gently slapped to release its aroma placed atop the lemon.
- Step 6: Serve immediately with a reusable straw.
