Mediterranean-Spiced Gin Fizz
A refreshing fizz cocktail infused with Mediterranean herbs and bright lemon, topped with sparkling water for effervescent delight. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, thyme simple 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
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz thyme simple syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz thyme simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins 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 combine.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh thyme sprig upright in the glass to release its aroma.






