Quick Citrus Gin Fizz with Elderflower
A light and bubbly gin cocktail brightened by lemon and lime juices with a floral elderflower finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice 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 "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
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed ice cubes
- 1, for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until well chilled and combined.
- Step 3: Strain into a tall glass filled with ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
