Ginger-Lime Vodka Fizz
A light and zesty vodka cocktail with fresh lime juice and spicy ginger beer, topped with a sprig of fresh rosemary for an herbal note. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer 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 150 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 vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 for garnish fresh rosemary sprig
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and add 2 oz vodka along with 1 oz fresh lime juice and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- Step 3: Top with 3 oz chilled ginger beer and stir lightly to mix without losing carbonation.
- Step 4: Garnish with 1 fresh rosemary sprig and 1 lime wheel on the rim.
- Step 5: Serve immediately for a refreshing, spicy, and herbal cocktail experience.
