Spiced Rum and Ginger Shrub Fizz
A lively and tangy cocktail combining spiced rum, a house-made ginger shrub, and sparkling water for a refreshing effervescent sip. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together spiced rum, ginger shrub syrup, and 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 180 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 spiced rum
- 3/4 oz ginger shrub syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz sparkling water
- 1 mint sprig
- enough to fill glass crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz spiced rum, 3/4 oz ginger shrub syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine and chill.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz sparkling water and lightly stir once more to integrate.
- Step 5: Slap 1 fresh mint sprig between your hands to release aroma and garnish by placing it upright in the glass.
