A Zesty Seasonal Cocktail

A Sparkling Toast to Summer

As summer settles in and golden light lingers longer, the Sunlit Citrus Fizz is the perfect cocktail to celebrate the season’s bright energy. Crisp and invigorating, this drink pairs the bold tartness of fresh lemon juice with the soft sweetness of honey syrup and the delicate botanicals of dry gin. Its pale yellow hue shimmers like sunlight in a glass, topped with a floating lemon wheel for an effortlessly elegant touch.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 oz dry gin
  • 1 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water)
  • 3 oz club soda or sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon wheel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill your glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes to enhance the cocktail’s refreshing finish.
  2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  3. Add the lemon juice, followed by the honey syrup and gin.
  4. Stir gently to blend the tart, sweet, and herbal notes while preserving their brightness.
  5. Slowly top with club soda, letting the bubbles lift the drink’s aromas and texture.
  6. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the surface—it floats with ease, adding charm and a subtle citrus aroma.

Serve immediately and enjoy the Sunlit Citrus Fizz—a radiant cocktail that captures the essence of a sun-drenched afternoon. Whether sipped at a summer picnic or savored in a quiet backyard moment, this drink offers a perfect balance of tangy zest and gentle sweetness.

Here’s to savoring the season’s simplest pleasures—cheers!