Spiced Earl Grey Gin Fizz
A delicate fizz cocktail featuring aromatic Earl Grey tea, fresh lemon, and a hint of warming cardamom with crisp gin and sparkling water. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, Earl Grey tea 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 140 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
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Earl Grey tea syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- a pinch ground cardamom
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz Earl Grey tea syrup.
- Step 2: Add a pinch of ground cardamom to the shaker and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until frosty and well mixed.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture 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 combine without losing effervescence.
- Step 5: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the surface to release oils and resting it curled on the rim of the glass.
