Description
The Lemon San Diego is a sunny, citrus-forward cocktail with crisp lemon, botanical gin, and a splash of bubbly perfect for warm days or rooftop evenings with a West Coast vibe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces club soda or sparkling wine
- Ice
- Lemon wheel or twist, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Fill a shaker with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
- 2. Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- 3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or rocks glass with fresh ice.
- 4. Top with club soda or sparkling wine for a fizzy finish.
- 5. Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist.
- 6. Serve immediately and enjoy the citrusy refreshment.
Notes
- Use a citrus-forward gin to enhance the lemon notes.
- For a more elevated version, swap club soda for prosecco or cava.
- Add a sprig of rosemary or thyme for an herby twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon san diego cocktail, citrus gin cocktail, summer cocktail, lemon fizzy drink