Ginger-Citrus Vodka Fizz
A zesty vodka cocktail with fresh citrus and spicy ginger notes, topped with sparkling soda for a lively fizz. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and fresh lemon 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 165 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 vodka
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 2 oz club soda
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin grapefruit wheel floated on top and a small piece of crystallized ginger pinned to the rim.
