The Citrus Fizz is part of Fizz by Loews Hotels, a new soda-centric beverage program that puts house-made sodas and spritzes in the spotlight. Designed for the modern guest, it reflects the growing interest in mindful drinking and offers flavorful, customizable options that can be enjoyed with or without alcohol. I got the recipe so I thought I would share it with you as it makes a great summer drink.
Fresh, bright, and not too sweet, the Citrus Fizz is one of those drinks that feels like summer in a glass. Perfect to sip on a terrace in the city or serve at a garden party. Here’s the recipe for the version served at The Regency Bar & Grill, so you can make your own and pretend you’re in a swanky hotel bar on Park Avenue in New York City.
To make it a mocktail, swap the St-Germain for 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) elderflower syrup and keep everything else the same. It gives you that same floral note without the alcohol.
Recipe: My Mom’s Elderflower Syrup
My blog post about the bar at Loews Regency
Recipe: The Citrus Fizz at Loews Regency
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Ingredients
½ cup strong brewed chamomile and lemon tea (cooled)
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 oz (~ 2 tablespoons) St‑Germain Elderflower Liqueur or 1 oz (~ 2 tablespoons) Elderflower Syrup to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Crushed ice (to fill glass)
½ cup Sprite (or to taste)
garnish: lemon twist
Directions
- Brew chamomile and lemon tea and let it cool completely.
- In a shaker or directly in a tall glass, combine the cooled tea, maple syrup, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur/syrup. Stir or shake until the maple syrup dissolves.
- Fill a stemmed glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the tea mixture over the ice.
- Top with Sprite and gently stir to integrate.
- Garnish with a lemon twist
If you don’t have homemade elderflower syrup at hand, BACANHA’s Organic and Raw Elderflower Syrup is the next best thing. It’s beautifully fragrant with that light floral sweetness that works in everything from cocktails and mocktails to desserts and even over fresh fruit. A really nice staple to keep in the pantry.
If you’re looking for a place to stay on the Upper East Side, Loews Regency New York is one of those hotels that gets it just right. It’s classy without being over the top, with an understated kind of luxury that feels both elegant and welcoming. A great choice if you want to be close to Central Park and Madison Avenue while staying in a place that feels truly New York.
