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Parkside Fizz

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Parkside FizzLevi Brown

Orgeat, an almond-flavored syrup, gives this bubbly cocktail its trademark fragrance. Find it at better supermarkets or liquor stores.

Make it a mocktail:

Omit the vodka, double the orgeat, and triple the soda.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 large mint sprigs
5 tablespoons orgeat syrup (almond; such as Monin)
1 1/2 cups citrus vodka (such as Hangar One Buddha's Hand Citron or Absolut Citron)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups club soda

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Strip bottom leaves off mint sprigs, leaving 4-5 leaves on top. Trim sprigs, leaving about a 2" stem attached to leaves; reserve for garnish. Place leaves in a medium pitcher.

    Step 2

    Add orgeat to pitcher. Using a muddler, gently mash mint leaves (do not tear). Add vodka and let steep for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Strain and return to pitcher.

    Step 3

    Fill 3 Old Fashioned glasses with ice cubes. Pour half of mixture into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice; shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into prepared glasses. Top each with 1/4 cup club soda. Discard ice in shaker and repeat to make 3 more cocktails. Place 1 reserved mint sprig between palms and clap to release aroma; garnish 1 cocktail. Repeat with remaining mint sprigs. Serve with straws.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesPitcher DrinkVodkaMintHerbs & SpicesEasy5 Ingredients or FewerQuickNo-CookBon Appétit

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