Orange Blossom Fizz is a refreshing cocktail that combines gin, orange blossom water, and sparkling wine. This drink offers a light and floral taste perfect for warm weather sipping.
The Orange Blossom Fizz is easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
The cocktail’s origins are unclear, but it likely emerged during the craft cocktail revival of the early 2000s. Its flavors evoke sunny citrus groves and lazy summer afternoons. The orange blossom water gives the drink a unique aroma and subtle sweetness.
Bartenders and home mixologists alike enjoy experimenting with different gins and sparkling wines to create their own spin on this modern classic. The Orange Blossom Fizz works well for brunch, happy hour, or any time you want a bright, effervescent drink.
Orange Blossom Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Champagne flute or tall glass
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Ice
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2-3 oz chilled sparkling wine or champagne
- Orange twist for garnish
Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor. To make simple syrup, mix equal parts sugar and water in a pot. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then cool before using.
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add gin, orange juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake hard for 10-15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
- Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling wine.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to mix.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Shake the first three ingredients well to make sure they’re cold and blended. Add the sparkling wine last to keep the bubbles fresh. Don’t shake after adding it, or you’ll lose the fizz.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Orange Blossom Fizz cocktail offers a bright, refreshing flavor profile. Its taste is a mix of sweet and tart notes.
The gin provides a crisp, botanical base. Orange blossom water adds a delicate floral aroma and taste. Fresh orange juice brings natural sweetness and citrus tang.
Club soda gives the drink its signature fizz. This carbonation adds a light, effervescent texture.
A hint of lemon juice balances the sweetness with acidity. This creates a well-rounded flavor.
The drink has a light golden color from the orange juice. It’s typically garnished with an orange slice or twist.
Key flavors:
- Citrus (orange, lemon)
- Floral (orange blossom)
- Herbal (gin botanicals)
Texture: Bubbly and light
Sweetness level: Medium
Alcohol strength: Moderate
Substitute
The Orange Blossom Fizz cocktail can be made with different ingredients if the original ones aren’t available.
Vodka can replace gin for a milder taste. Lemon juice works instead of orange juice in a pinch.
For a non-alcoholic version, use soda water or tonic water in place of gin.
This keeps the fizzy texture while removing the alcohol content.
Here are some common substitutes:
- Gin → Vodka or non-alcoholic gin
- Orange juice → Lemon juice or tangerine juice
- Simple syrup → Agave nectar or honey
- Club soda → Sparkling water or tonic water
Experimenting with substitutes can lead to new flavor combinations.
Swapping ingredients may change the drink’s taste and appearance.
It’s best to start with small amounts when trying new substitutes.