Citrus-Infused Vodka Highball with Soda

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A crisp and lively highball cocktail that highlights vodka with fresh citrus and sparkling soda water. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, club soda, 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 110 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a tall Collins glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the glass thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz of vodka over the ice, letting it settle.
  3. Step 3: Add 0.5 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice to brighten the cocktail.
  4. Step 4: Top with 5 oz of club soda poured gently to preserve bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Stir gently for 3 seconds with a bar spoon to mix without flattening the soda.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 lime wheel on the rim to enhance the citrus aroma and presentation.

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