I wanted a refreshing drink that tasted new, but still used classic ingredients.

Chamomile tea and gin make a smooth pair with a light floral taste. My Chamomile Gin Fizz recipe mixes calming tea, crisp gin, and a pop of bubbles for a drink that stands out from more common cocktails.

I use simple steps so anyone can make this at home.

With a few ingredients and a little patience, I can enjoy a fizzy, soft drink that’s easy to sip and easy to share.

This recipe is a great way to try something different with gin without needing special skills or tools.

Chamomile Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe

I make the Chamomile Gin Fizz by infusing calming chamomile tea into a classic gin fizz. The drink features a mix of chamomile tea, gin, citrus, and soda for a floral and refreshing flavor.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

I use a cocktail shaker for mixing and chilling the drink.

A fine mesh strainer helps me remove any small pieces of chamomile or ice.
I also need a jigger for measuring the liquids.
A bar spoon is useful for quickly stirring in the soda water at the end.

For serving, I pour the finished cocktail into a tall glass.
If I want to add a garnish, I keep a small knife handy for cutting lemon wedges or chamomile flowers.

Ingredients

I use the following ingredients for one Chamomile Gin Fizz:

2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce chamomile tea cooled and strong
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1 egg white optional for foam
2 to 3 ounces club soda
Ice cubes

Instructions

I first brew chamomile tea and let it cool.

While it cools, I prepare my shaker.
I pour gin, cooled chamomile tea, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and the egg white (if using) into the shaker.
I shake all the ingredients without ice for about ten seconds to mix the egg white.

Next, I add ice cubes and shake again for another ten to fifteen seconds until the mixture feels cold.
This double shaking method helps create a good froth.
I strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.

Then, I top it with club soda and gently stir with a bar spoon.
For garnish, I sometimes use a twist of lemon zest or a few dried chamomile flowers.

Notes

If I do not want to use egg white due to allergies or preference, I simply leave it out.

The drink will be less frothy but still tastes fresh and floral.

If I want the cocktail sweeter, I add extra simple syrup a little at a time.

I always make sure the chamomile tea is fully cooled before adding it; warm tea can melt the ice and weaken the flavors.

If I cannot find fresh chamomile flowers, dried ones work well for garnish.

For the best fizz, I pour the club soda slowly and stir only once or twice, which keeps the bubbles from disappearing too fast.

When I make batches for a group, I multiply the recipe by the number of servings needed.

Tasting Notes

When I take a sip of the Chamomile Gin Fizz, I notice the gentle floral scent right away.

The aroma from the chamomile tea mixes with the fresh smell of lemon.

The gin adds a hint of pine and juniper.

I find that this blends smoothly with the sweet and light taste of chamomile.

The drink is fizzy and bright.

The bubbles make every drink refreshing.

The lemon juice adds a little tartness, which balances the sweetness.

The finish is clean with just a touch of lingering floral flavor from the tea.

I taste a subtle herbal note from the gin at the end.

It leaves my palate feeling refreshed.

I enjoy how the flavors mix simply and clearly, without any one being too strong.

Chamomile Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe