Clementine & Lemon Gin co*cktail Recipe

Published: Jan 12, 2015 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 44 Comments

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This refreshing Clementine and Lemon Gin co*cktail would be fantastic at your next brunch or Friday night co*cktail 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 co*kes 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 co*cktail, 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 co*cktail 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 co*cktail (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 co*cktail using the Sipp co*cktail 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:

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Clementine & Lemon Gin co*cktail

This refreshing Clementine and Lemon Gin co*cktail would be fantastic at your next brunch or Friday night co*cktail hour.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gin, Gin co*cktail, Orange

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

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 co*cktail with 3 ounces of the lemon flower sparkling beverage.
Gently stir and serve. Garnish with fresh tarragon, if desired.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Points+), 5 (Old Points)

Nutrition

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Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody)
January 15, 2015 at 7:06 pm
Looks so refreshing!
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Megan {Country Cleaver}
January 14, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Slide me down one of these!! These looks so refreshing, Dara! Lovely.
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Nutmeg Nanny
January 14, 2015 at 6:36 am
I'm loving this co*cktail! I'm a huge gin drinker and those sodas sound amazing!
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Joanne
January 13, 2015 at 9:10 am
I'll indulge in soda only on very rare occasions, but I would definitely prefer it in fabulous co*cktails like this! Love the bright citrus flavors!
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Lydia @ Suitcase Foodist
January 13, 2015 at 7:49 am
LOVE this post! Gin was my co*cktail discovery this past year. I've become slightly obsessed. I love adding a bit of sage simple syrup to gin anything.
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Amy @Very Culinary
January 13, 2015 at 6:41 am
Every year for the past 3 years I've said, "This is the year I give up soda!" But, alas....ugh. Why is it so hard? This has my number on it. Maybe minus the gin. Such a pretty drink!
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Heather | girlichef
January 13, 2015 at 4:50 am
Tarragon is such an unexpected, but entirely lovely note...it's my favorite herb, and I bet it tastes amazing. This just sounds like sunshine in a glass, the perfect way to chase away the winter blues.
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Lora @cakeduch*ess
January 13, 2015 at 4:15 am
I know so many people that have diet soda loves and they can't get off of them. I just love these drink ideas, Dara! And your photos are just perfection...great job!!
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Annalise @ Completely Delicious
January 12, 2015 at 9:51 pm
This co*cktail sounds so dreamy - a perfect bright spot on a dark day. Will be sipping on some soon, I'm sure!
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Christina at Christina's Cucina
January 12, 2015 at 9:25 pm
We don't do soda in our house, but we'd totally do these Sipp beverages! Love these kinds of drinks as a treat as there is no corn syrup, will have to look for them!
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Toni | BoulderLocavore
January 12, 2015 at 8:41 pm
I too have not heard of Sipp but found myself simultaneously reading your post and hoping the punchline was that it is available in the US! I love the the flavors and the refreshing co*cktail your poured here!
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Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
January 12, 2015 at 7:46 pm
I love a fizzy co*cktail! These drinks look wonderful. I'll be keeping my eye out for them at the store.
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Angela {Mind Over Batter}
January 12, 2015 at 7:11 pm
I can't resist chips either. I don't care which. As for soda I love the fizz, more so than the sugar. I add tea bags to seltzer, citrus. Anything to satisfy that craving. Now let's talk about this drink! So pretty! I love clementines and that touch of tarragon. Someone hand me a glass of this!
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Ginny McMeans
January 12, 2015 at 7:10 pm
Thank yo so much for this new recipe that I can add to my bar. 🙂 I have not had Sipp's before but I will go get some tomorrow. Not kidding.
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