Mediterranean Gin Fennel Fizz
A light, herbaceous gin cocktail with fresh fennel and lemon, topped with sparkling water for a crisp finish. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, fennel 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz fennel syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 sprig fennel frond
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz fennel syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to integrate.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh fennel frond vertically against the inside of the glass and a thin lemon wheel on the rim.
