Ginger-Lemon Sparkler with Honey
A zesty and effervescent cocktail blending fresh ginger, honey, and lemon with sparkling wine for a lively celebration drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh ginger juice, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup 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 140 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
- 3/4 oz fresh ginger juice
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 3 oz sparkling wine
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lemon twist
- 1 piece candied ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim and pour in 3/4 oz fresh ginger juice, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled flute glass, filling it halfway.
- Step 4: Slowly top with 3 oz sparkling wine to preserve effervescence.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lemon twist expressed over the surface and a piece of candied ginger placed on the rim.
