Portuguese Honey Lemonade Fizz
Inspired by the lively spirit of Braga, this cocktail blends honey, fresh lemon, and a splash of gin with sparkling water for effervescent delight. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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 "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
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 2 oz sparkling water
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes up to the brim, then add 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Strain 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 blend.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a single lemon wheel on the surface and resting a thin lemon twist on the rim.
