Ginger-Mint Vodka Soda

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A light and invigorating vodka soda enhanced with fresh mint and spicy ginger for a clean, crisp finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger 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 "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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with 3/4 oz ginger syrup to release the mint oils without shredding the leaves.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the brim and pour in 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and combine the flavors.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 3 oz club soda and stir once lightly to integrate.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel slid onto the rim and a sprig of fresh mint tapped to release aroma and placed upright in the drink.

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