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    Jun 3, 2021 · Modified: Jan 7, 2024 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Gin and Sprite Cocktail Recipe

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    This easy gin and sprite cocktail is a refreshing and fast drink. It has notes of citrus, bubbles and botanical flavors. With just two ingredients, you can stir this up in less than two minutes.

    Close up of a gin and sprite with a lemon wedge on the rim.
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    • What is a Gin and Sprite?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Mixing Tips
    • Recipe

    What is a Gin and Sprite?

    A gin and sprite is a super easy to make two ingredient drink. As you may guess from the name – it is simply a combination of gin and sprite. Getting the perfect ratio is key to making this drink taste superb (and we have you covered on that in the recipe card below).

    While some cocktails have fancy names, this one does not. Some people will mistakenly refer to it as a Gin Fizz or a Tom Collins. All three drinks are similar but have a few differences.

    SInce this cocktail doesn’t have a name of it’s own, we decided to call it a “Tom Collins On A Budget”. Similar to our “Margarita on a budget”, which is Tequila and Sprite, this simple highball mixer tastes close enough to the real thing that if you didn’t know better you’d think it was the real deal.

    Before we get to the recipe, if Sprite is your thing but gin isn’t, you can try out our budget margarita mentioned above or one of these yummy cocktails with sprite: Vodka and Sprite, whiskey and sprite, cognac sprite or Rum and Sprite.

    This drink is quick and easy and pairs well with many dishes. Aside from a dinner drink, it also works well as a Summer sipper or relaxing by the fire when it’s cold outside.

    Ingredients for gin and sprite on a wooden table.

    Ingredients

    • Gin – we like Bombay. However, you can use any brand you like. Or, you can even use a flavored gin, if preferred.
    • Sprite
    • Ice
    • Lemon wedge (optional garnish)

    For quantities, see recipe card below.

    Instructions

    This cocktail is super easy to make. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to mix up your own.

    Step One

    Fill your highball glass with ice.

    Pouring gin into a jigger.

    Step Two

    Measure 2 oz of a high quality gin with your jigger.

    Pouring sprite into a glass with gin.

    Step Three

    Layer on about 4 oz of Sprite or Sprite Zero (slowly so it doesn’t fizz out of the glass)

    Stirring a gin and sprite.

    Step Four

    Stir with a bar spoon (again, slowly so it doesn’t fizz too much)

    Adding a lemon wedge to a gin and sprite.

    Step Five

    Throw a lemon wedge on the rim and enjoy!

    Variations

    • Make it a diet or sugar free: instead of using regular sprite, you can use diet sprite or sprite zero to make it a low calorie and/or sugar free drink.
    • Add a little flavor: sprite actually comes in flavors other than their original lemon-lime. Add a little extra flavor to this drink by substituting in a grape sprite, cherry sprite or other sprite flavor.
    • Add different garnishes: We like a lemon wedge on this drink to enhance the lemon flavor in the sprite. But you can use several different options such as:
      • Lime wedge
      • Lemon or Lime Wheels or Twists
      • Herbs or Spices to enhance the gin – mint, rosemary or thyme sprigs

    Mixing Tips

    • Scale it up – you can easily make this as a big batch or by the pitcher, just double triple or more the ingredients.
    • Don’t shake it – most cocktails are made in a cocktail shaker, but because this one has so much soda you don’t want to shake it. Stir it with a bar spoon or simply pour it from the shaker to the glass to mix it.
    • Adjust ratios if necessary – the 2:1 sprite to gin ratio really makes for a perfect flavor. However, if you are looking for something lighter on alcohol you can scale the gin back some or vice versa.
    • Don’t make in advance – though you CAN store this in the fridge, once you’ve opened and poured the sprite it will go flat pretty quickly. So, we don’t recommend making this in advance or storing it for later.
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    Recipe

    Close up of a gin and sprite with a lemon wedge on the rim.

    Gin And Sprite

    This super easy gin and sprite uses just two ingredients. It's bubbly citrus and botanical flavors are refreshing and perfect for sipping.
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    Mix Time 3 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1 glass

    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • bar spoon
    • jigger
    • shaker (optional)
    • Knife (optional for garnish)
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz gin
    • 4 oz Sprite or Sprite Zero
    • 1 lemon wedge optional garnish
    • Ice

    Instructions
     

    • Fill highball glass with ice.
    • Measure out 2 oz of gin with the jigger.
    • Pour gin from jigger into the glass with the ice.
    • Measure out 4 oz of sprite with the jigger.
    • Pour the sprite from the jigger into the glass with the ice and gin.
      Note: if you want to skip measuring the sprite you can. Just simply pour it directly into the glass to top it off.
    • Stir gently with bar spoon. Or you can gently toss from glass to shaker and back to glass to mix.
    • (Optional lemon wedge garnish). Slice a lemon into slices/wedges. Take one and cut a small notch in the pulp. Place the wedge on the rim of the glass.

    Notes

    Tips & Variations
    • Make a pitcher – you can easily make this as a big batch or by the pitcher, just double the ingredients.
    • Don’t shake – because this cocktail has so much sprite in it, you don’t want to shake it. Stir it with a bar spoon or simply pour it from the shaker to the glass to mix it.
    • Adjust ratios if necessary – the 2:1 sprite to gin ratio really makes for a perfect flavor. However, if you are looking for something lighter on alcohol you can scale the gin back some or vice versa.
    • Don’t make in advance – though you CAN store this in the fridge, once you’ve opened and poured the sprite it will go flat pretty quickly. So, we don’t recommend making this in advance or storing it for later.
    • Different flavors – try out flavored gin, flavored sprite, diet or sprite zero to adjust the flavors, sugar and calorie content of this drink.
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    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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