Citrus-Honey Vietnamese Fizz

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A refreshing sparkling cocktail with bright citrus, fragrant honey, and a splash of soda water, capturing the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese street drinks. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey and 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a Collins glass halfway with crushed ice. In a shaker filled with ice, pour 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and combined.
  3. Step 3: Strain over the crushed ice in the Collins glass, then top with 2 oz soda water.
  4. Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon to integrate the soda without losing fizz.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig placed upright and a lime wheel on the rim for a bright, aromatic finish.
  6. Step 6: Serve with a straw and enjoy the effervescent, citrus-honey refreshment.

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