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Gin Fizz Cocktail

By L'OCA

The secret’s in the shake when crafting this classic cocktail with a cloud of foam and a burst of citrus…

5 min cook time

Serves 1

As the shaken cousin of the Tom Collins, the Gin Fizz is a light and refreshing cocktail enjoyed all over the world.

Fresh lemon juice cuts through the gin's botanical notes to deliver a balanced, crisp, and clean finish, and the aerated egg white provides a velvety feel and frothy effervescent head.

Although this straightforward recipe perfectly captures the essence of a Gin Fizz, if you're feeling adventurous, there are many delightful variations of this classic cocktail to explore...

The Ramos Gin Fizz might be the most famous version, celebrated for its luxurious texture, and made with cream, egg white, orange flower water, and a hint of vanilla... a Golden Fizz uses only the egg yolk... a Royal Fizz elevates the experience with a splash of Champagne or sparkling wine... a Berlin Fizz incorporates raspberry syrup for a fruity twist... and a Green Fizz offers a layered herbal complexity with the addition of Chartreuse.

Ingredients

1 serving

Preparation Notes

Dry Shake vs Wet Shake
The ‘dry shake’ comes first, where you shake all the ingredients, especially the egg white, without any ice.
This step gives the egg white a head start, letting it get all foamy and bubbly.
Next, when you add ice for the 'wet shake,' the drink is chilled, which helps that lovely foam you just created to thicken beautifully, giving you that signature, airy Gin Fizz texture.

Making Simple Syrup Is… simple!
Just combine equal parts white sugar and water in a saucepan and bring it to simmer over medium heat.
Stir until the sugar dissolves, let it cool, and you’ve got yourself a simple syrup that'll last in the fridge for up to a month.

Fresh is best 
When making this or almost any cocktail, fresh lemon juice is ‘refreshing,’ infusing it with an aromatic quality that bottled juice loses in processing.

Making the recipe

  1. Step 1

    Dry Shake

    • Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a dry cocktail shaker.
    • Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
    Next step

  2. Step 2

    Wet Shake

    • Add some ice to the shaker, and shake again until well-chilled, about 5 seconds.
    • Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice.
    Next step

  3. Step 3

    The Finishing Touch

    • Top with soda water.
    • Garnish with a lemon peel, and enjoy responsibly!
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