Shaken Citrus-Ginger Popular
A lively cocktail combining zesty citrus with warming ginger notes, shaken to a frosty finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 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
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 4 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly muddle 4 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker to release their aroma.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is chilled and frosty.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing carbonation.
- Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of mint and a thin lemon wheel perched on the rim.
