Honey-Spiced Ginger Fizz
A lively cocktail with warm honey and ginger spice uplifted by sparkling soda for a zesty finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh lime juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey and 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 210 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
- 1.75 oz dark rum
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 3 oz ginger beer
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 piece for garnish candied ginger
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with crushed ice and pour in 1.75 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until the shaker is chilled and slightly frosty.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled 3/4 with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering a piece of candied ginger and resting it across the rim alongside a lime wheel.
