This refreshing Clementine and Lemon Gin Cocktail would be fantastic at your next brunch or Friday night cocktail hour. Thanks to Sipp Eco Beverage Co. for helping me to share this recipe with you.
We all have certain food vices that we just can't seem to overcome. You know what I'm talking about - that thing we can't stop eating, just because it's sitting in front of us, no matter how full we might be. For me, those things are chips (salt and vinegar, Doritos, barbecue...I'm not picky) and creamy cheeses (Brie!). For some of my friends, that thing is soda, diet or full-sugar.
If you're someone who battles giving up soda, whether to save on calories or for other health reasons (yeah, sorry, even the diet stuff has its drawbacks), figuring out some things to replace it with could be a positive step.
Do you like soda for its fizz and sweet flavor? Maybe you could replace some of the Diet Cokes with a fresh fruit sparkler or even some sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon or lime. Those choices will help you hydrate too, which is the focus of our Healthy New Year Six Week Challenge this week.
If none of those ideas cut it for you, how about a soda that has an ingredient list with no mystery items? I was so excited to find Sipp Sparkling Organics, particularly since my younger son loves drinking soda every now and then. The ingredient lists are filled with organic extracts, teas, honey, herbs, and agave for sweetness. Yeah, I can get behind that.
And to make things even better, each 12-ounce bottle contains only 100 calories and the flavor choices read like something on a menu of a fancy spa restaurant. Ginger Blossom, Lemon Flower, Mojo Berry and Summer Pear. Yes, yes, yes and yes!
For this cocktail, I dove into the collection of clementines that we always have on hand at this time of year. The fresh juice is so sweet and fresh, and makes a wonderful, seasonal cocktail that would be fantastic with a plateful of French toast or waffles at next weekend's brunch. Or you could serve it alongside some creamy cheeses. What?! How convenient that this drink pairs well with one of my vices, you say? I take the fifth.
And what's with the tarragon you see in the photos? The Sipp soda I used in this cocktail (Lemon Flower) also has hints of elderflower and tarragon. That's a very good thing!
For those of you who are watching your sugar and carbohydrate intake (hand raised here), I did a comparison of this cocktail using the Sipp cocktail versus Sprite. The Sipp version has 10.8 grams of sugar and 19.5 grams of carbohydrates, while the Sprite version has 19.3 grams and 27.0 grams of sugar and carbohydrates, respectively.
Other beverages using fresh fruit:
Pink Grapefruit, Pineapple & Ginger Sparkler
Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail
Printable Recipe
Clementine & Lemon Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh clementine juice about 2 clementines
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces gin
- 6 ounces Sipp Lemon Flower sparkling beverage
- Tarragon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill two highball glasses with ice. Divide the clementine and lime juices evenly between the two glasses.
- Pour 1 ounce of gin into each glass, top each cocktail with 3 ounces of the lemon flower sparkling beverage.
- Gently stir and serve. Garnish with fresh tarragon, if desired.
Martha @ A Family Feast
I just bought the most gorgeous box of clementines over the weekend - and NOW I know what to do with some of them! Looks so refreshing!
Dara
Aren't the clementines fantastic right now?! Set some aside for this cocktail...I promise you won't be disappointed.
Alyssa
This cocktail looks great! The Sipp drinks look like a great alternative to soda!
Dara
It really is, Alyssa! I hope you have a chance to give them a try.
Kate @ Diethood
Mondays and cocktails... YEAH, girrrl!
Dara
A good cocktail shouldn't have to wait until Friday, I say. 🙂
The Food Hunter
sounds very refreshing and would be perfect for brunch
Dara
Thanks, Theresa! Both the lemon soda and the clementines make for a really refreshing drink.
Amanda
Oh my gosh, I had NO idea there was such a beautiful and delicious Organic soda!! I am definitely going to buy some ASAP!
Dara
The flavors really are wonderful, Amanda, and I love that they're made of organic ingredients and sweetened with agave.
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds
I'd rather be drinking this than looking at the pretty pictures 🙂 Sounds delicious!
Dara
LOL. Food blogs are just a bunch of teases, aren't they?
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
I'm totally with you on the chips! They are just so easy to eat and eat!
Dara
Oh, I know! They are my downfall.
Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker
This cocktail looks so refreshing. Love citrus drinks their colours are so gorgeous and full of Vitamin C. Love!
Dara
Thanks, Rochelle! You really can't beat citrus drinks, can you? They are so refreshing.
Paula-bell'alimento
Oh sweet clementine! I need a few of these Dara!
Dara
Thanks, Paula! I just can't get enough of clementines at this time of year.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
I have never heard of Sipp, but I am so down with something to replace my diet pop in my drinks! And that bright, citrus flavour is PERFECT for this time of the year. Is it wrong to want this at 5 am?
I mean, it's 5.... 😉
Pinned!
Dara
The Sipp drinks are so good, Taylor! I hope you have a chance to try them. 5pm or 5am...same thing, right?