Citrus-Spiced Parkersburg Fizz
A bright and effervescent cocktail marrying fresh citrus with a hint of warming spice, perfect for a refreshing evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur 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 170 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 gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 (for garnish) lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz orange liqueur, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and frosty.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Collins glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top the glass with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a lemon wheel on the rim and lightly dust the surface with a small pinch of cinnamon to enhance aroma.







