Muddled Ginger-Lime Fizz
A crisp and zesty highball cocktail with fresh ginger and lime that delights the palate with gentle spice and effervescence. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, ginger 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 white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 3 oz club soda
- 3 fresh ginger slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 3 fresh ginger slices in a highball glass and muddle gently to release the ginger aroma.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz ginger syrup into the glass.
- Step 3: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin lime wheel on the rim and a small piece of candied ginger skewered on a cocktail pick.







