Sunny's Gin and Juice Spritzer

Name: Sunny's Gin and Juice Spritzer
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Zest of 1 orange; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 6 ounces gin (I like Tanqueray or Beefeater for this recipe); Orange-flavored or plain seltzer or sparkling water, to top

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Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

This is a classy and updated way to make a gin and juice cocktail. The simple syrup mitigates the herbal notes of the gin and makes a smooth drink. Whenever I make a strong drink at home, I finish it with the same spritz of sparkling water I’ve shared here.

Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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Syrup:

Zest of 1 orange

1 cup fresh orange juice

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Drink:

6 ounces gin (I like Tanqueray or Beefeater for this recipe)

Orange-flavored or plain seltzer or sparkling water, to top

Directions

For the syrup: In a small pot over medium-high heat, add the orange zest and juice along with the brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until the liquid is reduced and thickened to a syrup. Remove from heat, strain out the zest and chill the syrup. Refrigerate up to 1 week in an airtight container.
For the drink: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add 3 to 4 ounces of orange syrup and the gin. Shake vigorously, then pour into 4 ice-filled glasses, leaving 1 inch of space at the top. Add some bubbly water to each. Gently stir and serve.