Pearland Ginger Citrus Fizz
A lively, effervescent cocktail bursting with fresh ginger and zesty citrus notes, inspired by the dynamic flavors of Pearland’s best eateries. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and 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 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz ginger syrup
- 3 oz sparkling water
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 lemon twist
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice to about 1 cup. Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a Collins glass filled halfway with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lemon twist expressed over the drink and a fresh mint sprig placed upright.
