Half-Past Gin Spritz

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A light, time-honored blend inspired by the 30-minute mark, featuring bright lemon and delicate gin. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Fresh lemon juice, Honey syrup (1:1) 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 195 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 1.5 oz gin, 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz honey syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Step 3: Top with 2 oz sparkling water, pouring slowly down the side to avoid loss of effervescence.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a lemon peel strip, twisted over the drink to express oils, then placed on the rim with the cut end facing outward.

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