Honey-Ginger Vodka Lemonade
A bright and zesty lemonade cocktail with smooth vodka, sweet honey, and a spicy ginger kick. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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 160 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
- 1.25 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 0.25 oz fresh ginger juice
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim and add 2 oz vodka, 1.25 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 0.25 oz fresh ginger juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin lemon wheel floated on the surface, slightly twisted to release oils.
