Parkside Fizz

Name: Parkside Fizz
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 sprigs large mint sprigs; 5 tablespoons orgeat syrup; 1½ cups citrus vodka; 1½ cups club soda

A refreshing cocktail combining citrus vodka, orgeat syrup, and fresh mint, topped with club soda. This elegant drink offers a perfect balance of citrus, almond, and mint flavors.

6 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 sprigs large mint sprigs
•5 tablespoons orgeat syrup
•1½ cups citrus vodka
•1½ cups club soda

Cooking Instructions

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.
3 min
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.
7 min
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.
5 min