Gin Fizz
- Glass
- Collins
- Difficulty
- Medium
- ABV
- ~10%
Ingredients
- 2 ozgin60 ml
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice22 ml
- ¾ ozsimple syrup22 ml
- 1 egg whiteegg white1 egg white
- 2 ozsoda water60 ml
Instructions
Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white. Add ice and shake again hard for another 15 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a Collins glass without ice and top with soda water — the fizz will rise into a beautiful foam cap. The Gin Fizz is a lighter, more refreshing cousin of the Ramos Gin Fizz, and one of the great daytime cocktails.
Sips & Tips
Technique
The dry shake is essential — it emulsifies the egg white without ice diluting the mixture. Shake hard and long; you want a thick, stable foam. When you add ice for the wet shake, the cocktail chills quickly because the emulsion is already formed.
Balance
Use a London Dry gin like Beefeater or Tanqueray — the botanicals need to punch through the egg white and citrus. The soda should be added gently to preserve the foam cap. Don't over-sweeten; the fizz should be tart and refreshing.
History
The Gin Fizz dates to the 1880s and was one of the most popular cocktails in America before Prohibition. New Orleans became its spiritual home, where bartenders would line up in shifts to shake the drinks continuously. The Ramos Gin Fizz is its more elaborate cousin, but the simple Gin Fizz remains the more sessionable choice.
A Gin Fizz done right is pure elegance — frothy, tart, and impossibly light. It's the kind of drink that makes you wonder why anyone orders a gin and tonic. Cheers.
Variations
Silver Fizz
The Silver Fizz is essentially the same drink — the name was used historically to distinguish the egg-white version from a plain fizz (no egg). Some bars add a touch more lemon to brighten it further.
Golden Fizz
Replace the egg white with an egg yolk for a richer, creamier texture. The Golden Fizz is heavier and more dessert-like — a good after-dinner option.
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Gin Fizz
Glass: Collins | Difficulty: Medium | ABV: ~10%
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white egg white
- 2 oz soda water
Instructions
Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white. Add ice and shake again hard for another 15 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a Collins glass without ice and top with soda water — the fizz will rise into a beautiful foam cap. The Gin Fizz is a lighter, more refreshing cousin of the Ramos Gin Fizz, and one of the great daytime cocktails.