Shaken Citrus Lavender Fizz
A light and floral cocktail featuring fresh citrus and a subtle lavender note, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and lavender 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 lavender syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel
- 1 fresh lavender sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz lavender syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lemon wheel perched on the glass rim and a fresh lavender sprig inserted upright beside it.
