Lemon Verbena Sparkler

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A fragrant and effervescent cocktail highlighting fresh lemon verbena with crisp sparkling water and a hint of herbal sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together lemon verbena syrup, gin, fresh lemon juice 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes to the top. Pour in 1 oz lemon verbena syrup, 1.5 oz gin, and 1 oz fresh lemon juice.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill without diluting.
  3. Step 3: Top the glass with 2.5 oz sparkling water, pouring slowly.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with one fresh lemon verbena leaf floated on top and a thin lemon wheel clipped to the rim.

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