Description
A refreshing cocktail perfect for warm weather gatherings, made with fresh citrus and your favorite spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz of your favorite spirit (vodka, gin, or rum)
- 1 oz of fresh citrus juice (lime, lemon, or orange)
- 1 oz of simple syrup
- 4 oz of club soda or tonic water
- Fresh herbs (like mint or basil) for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice, then add the spirit, fresh citrus juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top it off with club soda or tonic water.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for an added touch.
Notes
For best results, use freshly squeezed juice and adjust sweetness to your liking. Experiment with fruits like strawberries or peaches for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, summer drink, refreshing beverage, easy cocktail recipe