Parkside Fizz

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Parkside Fizz
45 min.
6
190kcal

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Imagine a refreshing and vibrant drink that captures the essence of a sunny day and brings a touch of sophistication to your gatherings. The Parkside Fizz is not your ordinary cocktail; it’s a delightful blend that caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, making it perfectly suitable for everyone at the table. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or simply looking for a delicious low FODMAP option, this drink checks all the boxes.

With its zesty combination of fresh lemon juice, invigorating mint, and the subtle sweetness of orgeat syrup, this drink is designed to tantalize your taste buds while keeping things light and refreshing. The citrus vodka adds an extra layer of flavor, elevating it from the usual beverage to a true experience. Each sip is an explosion of flavor that gracefully dances on your palate, making the Parkside Fizz an ideal choice for any occasion—from an elegant appetizer at a dinner party to a casual snack on a warm afternoon.

Not only is it aesthetically pleasing with its vibrant colors and fresh garnishes, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make. Ready in just 45 minutes, you can impress your friends and family with your bartending skills, all while enjoying a drink that’s as enjoyable as it is beautiful. So, grab your ingredients, put on your favorite playlist, and get ready to shake things up with the Parkside Fizz!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups seltzer water 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • large mint leaves 
  • tablespoons karo syrup (almond; such as Monin)
  • 1.5 cups vodka (such as Hangar One Buddha's Hand Citron or Absolut Citron)

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Strip bottom leaves offmint sprigs, leaving 4-5leaves on top. Trim sprigs,leaving about a 2" stemattached to leaves; reservefor garnish.
    2. Place leavesin a medium pitcher.
    3. Add orgeat to pitcher.Using a muddler, gentlymash mint leaves (do nottear).
    4. Add vodka and letsteep for 5 minutes. Stirin lemon juice. Strain andreturn to pitcher.
    5. Fill 3 Old Fashionedglasses with ice cubes.
    6. Pour half of mixture intoa cocktail shaker. Fill withice; shake vigorously for10 seconds. Strain intoprepared glasses. Top eachwith 1/4 cup club soda.Discard ice in shaker andrepeat to make 3 morecocktails.
    7. Place 1 reservedmint sprig between palmsand clap to release aroma;garnish 1 cocktail. Repeatwith remaining mintsprigs.
    8. Serve with straws.
    9. Omit the vodka, double theorgeat, and triple the soda.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories190kcal
    Protein3.47%
    Fat0.87%
    Carbs95.66%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    2.5
    Glycemic Load
    0
    Inflammation Score
    -3
    Nutrition Score
    0.93043478602624%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    1.3mg
    Hesperetin
    3.04mg
    Naringenin
    0.28mg
    Apigenin
    0.05mg
    Luteolin
    0.13mg
    Quercetin
    0.08mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:189.62kcal
    9.48%
    Fat:0.06g
    0.09%
    Saturated Fat:0.01g
    0.07%
    Carbohydrates:14.47g
    4.82%
    Net Carbohydrates:14.33g
    5.21%
    Sugar:10.93g
    12.14%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:25.96mg
    1.13%
    Alcohol:20.04g
    100%
    Alcohol %:16.08%
    100%
    Protein:0.53g
    1.05%
    Vitamin C:8.19mg
    9.92%
    Calcium:18.27mg
    1.83%
    Folate:5.21µg
    1.3%
    Source:Epicurious