Rosemary-Infused Gin Spritzer
A vibrant, herbaceous cocktail that balances gin's botanicals with fresh lemon and a touch of honey, finished with effervescent sparkling water. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together honey, water, gin 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 200 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 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp water, stirring until fully dissolved (about 30 seconds), then let cool for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 3 fresh rosemary sprigs to a cocktail shaker and gently press with a muddler for 10 seconds until fragrant and oils release.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz lemon juice, and the cooled honey syrup to the shaker.
- Step 4: Fill the shaker with 1 cup ice cubes, seal, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.
- Step 5: Strain into a chilled glass filled with 1 cup ice cubes.
- Step 6: Top with 1/2 cup sparkling water and stir gently until the bubbles are evenly distributed.
