Gin
Gin Fizz
A 2‑ounce pour of London dry gin meets three‑quarters ounce each of fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, shaken with an optional egg white for silk, then topped with club soda. The result is a crisp, lightly carbonated drink that balances botanical sharpness with citrus acidity and a faint sweetness, ready in minutes for a home bar.
Ingredients
- Gin (London Dry) 2 oz
- Juice (Lemon) 0.75 oz
- Syrup (Simple) 0.75 oz
- Egg White (optional) 1
- Soda (Club) Top
- Glass:
- Highball
- Garnish:
- Lemon Peel
Instructions
- 1
Dry shake
- 2
Shake with ice
- 3
Strain into glass
- 4
Top with soda
History
The Gin Fizz emerged in the late 19th century as part of the broader fizz family, popularized in American bars after the 1888 publication of the first cocktail guide to include a fizz recipe. Its basic formula—spirit, citrus, sweetener, egg white, and soda—has remained largely unchanged since then.
Tasting Notes
The cocktail is bright and tart from the lemon, with the gin’s juniper and herbal notes front‑and‑center, softened by a velvety mouthfeel when egg white is used. The finish is clean and effervescent, with a subtle sweetness that tempers the acidity.
Serve it chilled as a refreshing aperitif on a warm evening or at a weekend brunch.
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