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coupe glass with orange juice, lemon juice, and club soda with a lemon twist. Glass is on a dark blue counter with white cabinets with silver handles in the background.

Spotlight Fizz

Winnie Anderson
Bright citrus with a gentle honey sweetness and a soft sparkle—refreshing but still a little sophisticated.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Mixing Time 5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board to cut fruit on if using fresh fruit
  • 1 juicing tool If using fresh fruit
  • 1 Paring knife or other knife to slice fruit
  • 1 Peeler or paring knife optional - if you want a lemon twist garnish
  • 1 Cocktail Shaker with lid
  • 1 Cocktail Strainer
  • 1 Coupe or Martini Glass
  • Measuring cup or mini measuring glass to measure the amount of juice, if you don't have one that measures a few ounces, add the juice to a glass and use tablespoons to measure it out.
  • Jar with tight lid to store leftover honey syrup
  • Container to save any leftover fruit

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz fresh lemon juice (6 Tablespoons) 2 - 3 medium lemons should do it,
  • 2 oz orange juice, fresh preferably or good bottled (4 Tablespoons) 1 medium orange should be enough
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup (1 Tablespoon) Made by stirring together equal parts honey and warm water
  • 2 or 3 oz sparkling water or club soda (4 to 6 Tablespoons)
  • ice cubes Enough to chill the drink when you shake)
  • dash pure vanilla extract optional (a tiny amount adds warmth and depth)
  • Lemon Twist or Orange wheel for garnish optional but nice

Instructions
 

  • Wash fruit. Decide if you'll garnish with a lemon twist or with a slice of orange. If you want the lemon twist, cut a thin piece of peel and set aside for later.
  • Make the honey syrup by mixing equal parts very warm water with good quality honey. Measure out 1/2 oz and add it to your shaker, save the rest in a glass jar with a tight lid and use it in about a week.
  • Add ice to the shaker - fill about 1/3 to halfway
  • Juice the fruit, measure, and pour the juice into the shaker.
  • (Optional) Shake your bottle of vanilla. Open the bottle, and gently shake the lid over the cocktail shaker to get one drop into the shaker.
  • Put the lid on the shaker and shake til well chilled. Remove the lid and top with the cocktail strainer. Strain the drink over a coupe or martini glass.
  • Add 2 or 3 oz of sparkling water or club soda.
  • If you're garnishing with a lemon twist, hold the peel over the glass and twist it, then drop it into the glass. If you'd rather have an orange slice for garnish, slice a wheel from the remaining orange and place it in the glass.
Keyword Alcohol Free, fresh juice, Mocktail
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