Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Gin Fizz cocktails have been enjoyed since the late 1800s. They’re a mix of gin, fresh citrus, sugar, and soda water, always with that signature froth on top.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Citrus juicer
- Highball or collins glass
- Bar spoon
- Small knife for cutting fruit
Ingredients
For one Gin Fizz cocktail, grab these:
- 2 oz gin London Dry gin works best
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 oz soda water
- 1 fresh egg white optional, for Extra Fizz
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Lemon wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your glass: Fill a highball glass with ice to chill while you make the cocktail.
- Combine base ingredients: Pour gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if you’re using it) into your shaker.
- Dry shake: If you added egg white, shake everything without ice for about 15 seconds. This helps emulsify it.
- Wet shake: Toss in ice and shake hard—20 to 30 seconds should do it.
- Strain: Dump the ice from your glass and strain the cocktail in.
- Top with soda: Gently pour soda water over the back of a bar spoon so it layers on top.
- Garnish: Add a lemon wheel or twist to the rim.
Notes
The Gin Fizz is part of the "fizz" family—think acidic juice and bubbly water. Want to try a Royal Fizz? Use the whole egg instead of just the white.
Store-bought simple syrup is fine, but if you’re feeling fancy, try infusing it with rosemary or thyme. Just let the herbs steep in hot syrup for half an hour, then strain.
Serve immediately. The foam doesn’t stick around long.
For a non-alcoholic option, swap in a non-alcoholic gin alternative and follow the same steps. The citrus and fizz keep it lively, even without booze.