Teresa's Recipes
Morning Glory Fizz
Kickstart your day with the invigorating Morning Glory Fizz, a sparkling beverage with a delightful medley of citrus, a hint of spiciness from ginger, and an effervescent finish. This drink has its roots in the classic 19th century cocktail, the Morning Glory, yet this version is alcohol-free, making it a perfect morning refresher or a mid-day pick-me-up. The warmth of ginger combined with the tanginess of fresh citrus and the coolness of mint leaves will leave your palate refreshed and energized.
Ingredients
- 5-6 leaves, for garnish Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 cup Sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons Ginger syrup
- 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 1
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 23g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Sugar: 18g
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or a tall glass, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, and ginger syrup.
- Stir the mixture well until the ginger syrup is fully incorporated into the citrus juices.
- Fill your serving glass with ice cubes, ensuring it's about half full.
- Pour the citrus-ginger mixture over the ice cubes in the glass.
- Top off the glass with sparkling water, adding a lively effervescence to the drink.
- Give the mixture a gentle stir to combine all the flavors.
- Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves, slightly crushed to release their aroma, just before serving.
- Enjoy your Morning Glory Fizz immediately to experience the maximum fizz and freshness.
Tips
- For an extra kick, you can muddle a slice of jalapeno or serrano pepper in the citrus-ginger mixture before adding it to the glass.
- For a homemade ginger syrup, combine equal parts of sugar and water in a saucepan, add a few slices of fresh ginger, and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Allow it to cool before using.