This Gin Fizz is a delicious cocktail that you need to make for your next party! It’s bubbly, bright, and the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The gin fizz has a very light, sour citrus flavor thanks to the fresh lemon juice, which allows the gin’s flavor to really shine through. Combined with the simple syrup that adds a nice sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemon juice and the fizziness of the club soda, this cocktail is sure to impress.
It’s very easy to make this cocktail, and it only requires five simple ingredients along with some ice. It’s also a fun cocktail to make, as the froth and fizz make for an impressive appearance and it makes for a delicious quick sipper everyone will enjoy. If you want another delightful gin-based cocktail, then try my gimlet cocktail, Tom Collins cocktail, or Aviation cocktail.
What You Need to Make This Recipe
Gin — since a Gin Fizz has simple flavors and ingredients, it’s important to use high-quality ingredients. Choose a good-quality gin with botanical notes that you enjoy!
Lemon — always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Avoid using bottled lemon juice as it lacks the brightness and freshness of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Egg — adding egg whites to the cocktail shaker and shaking it creates the frothy foam topping. If you’re worried about the freshness of your egg whites, you can use pasteurized egg whites from a carton.
Simple syrup — you can use store-bought or homemade simple syrup to sweeten the cocktail.
Club soda — use your favorite club soda to add the classic bubbly fizz to the cocktail.
How to Make Gin Fizz
1. Add the gin to the cocktail shaker.
2. Add the lemon juice to the shaker.
3. Add the egg white to the shaker.
4. Add the simple syrup to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
5. Fill the shaker with ice and continue shaking until the outside of the shaker is well chilled.
6. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled halfway with ice.
7. Top off the cocktail with club soda.
8. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Pro Tips for Making This Recipe
- When making the Gin Fizz, make sure to shake it vigorously with the ice to properly chill the ingredients and create a frothy texture. The shaking helps incorporate air into the cocktail, resulting in a nice frothy foam when strained into the glass.
- Don’t have a cocktail shaker? You can use a mason jar or any jar with a tight-fitting lid, then strain the drink through a mesh strainer.
- Avoid adding crushed ice to the cocktail shaker as the ice will melt quicker and water down the cocktail.
- Traditionally, you serve a Gin Fizz in a tall glass, such as a Collins glass. A tall glass allows the fizz to rise, and you can see the layers clearly.
- Make sure to do a dry shake first before adding the ice and shaking again. If you shake all the ingredients together at once, you will not get the same foaminess from the egg whites, as ice is not conducive to creating the froth.
- You can add as much or as little simple syrup to the cocktail as you like depending on how sweet you’d like your drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
The two cocktails are very similar as they use the same base ingredients. The main difference is that a Gin Fizz uses egg white which creates a frothy topping on the drink.
If you do not want to use egg whites, you can try using aquafaba. Aquafaba is the liquid found in a can of chickpeas that creates a similar froth and mouthfeel as egg whites.
You can purchase a bottle of simple syrup at the store or make simple syrup for cocktails at home. Make sure to make it ahead of time, so it has time to cool before adding it to your drinks. To make it at home, add equal parts water and sugar to a pan and then stir and bring to a boil. Remove the mixture from the heat and chill in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
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Gin Fizz
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Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Tall cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 ounce gin (60ml)
- 1 ounce lemon juice (30ml)
- ¾ ounce simple syrup (22ml)
- 1 egg white
- Club soda
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Fill the shaker with ice and continue shaking until the outside of the shaker is well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled highball glass filled halfway with ice and top off with club soda. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Notes
- When making the Gin Fizz, make sure to shake it vigorously with the ice to properly chill the ingredients and create a frothy texture. The shaking helps incorporate air into the cocktail, resulting in a nice frothy foam when strained into the glass.
- Don’t have a cocktail shaker? You can use a mason jar or any jar with a tight-fitting lid, then strain the drink through a mesh strainer.
- Avoid adding crushed ice to the cocktail shaker as the ice will melt quicker and water down the cocktail.
- Traditionally, you serve a Gin Fizz in a tall glass, such as a Collins glass. A tall glass allows the fizz to rise, and you can see the layers clearly.
- Make sure to do a dry shake first before adding the ice and shaking again. If you shake all the ingredients together at once, you will not get the same foaminess from the egg whites, as ice is not conducive to creating the froth.
- You can add as much or as little simple syrup to the cocktail as you like depending on how sweet you’d like your drink.
