This Gin Fizz Recipe Is as Easy to Drink as It Is to Make (2024)

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Colleen Graham

Freelance writer and co*cktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.

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Updated on 05/22/24

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Prep: 3 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Total: 3 mins

Serving: 1 serving

Yield: 1 co*cktail

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The gin fizz is a classic mixed drink that is much like a whiskey fizz. The main difference is in the base spirit. There are a number of other "fizz" co*cktails to enjoy; all are very refreshing, easy to mix up, and can take on a different personality depending on the customizations you make.

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Nearly identical to the popular Tom Collins, the gin fizz has a very light, sour citrus flavor that allows the gin to shine against the soda's sparkle. The two gin highballs share every ingredient, though the Collins uses a little more lemon juice, and lime is a popular option in the fizz.

The egg white is also a key difference. An authentic gin fizz (sometimes called a silver fizz) should include it, but many drinkers today choose to leave it out. Using the egg white does make a big impact on the fizz, providing a luscious mouthfeel and frothy top that makes an enjoyable drink.

How Strong Is a Gin Fizz?

Like most tall mixed drinks, the gin fizz is a relatively light co*cktail. When made with an 80-proof gin, its alcohol content should be in the 13 percent ABV (26 proof) range, making it the equivalent of drinking a glass of wine.

What Is the Difference Between a Gin Fizz and a Tom Collins?

The gin fizz and the Tom Collins contain the same basic ingredients: gin, lemon juice, simple syrup or granulated sugar, and soda water. The gin fizz is shaken for a fizzy drink and sometimes includes an egg white for more froth. The Tom Collins is stirred and tends to be a taller drink.

Tips for Making Gin Fizz Recipe

The gin fizz is an excellent mixed drink whenexploring gin brandsand will be slightly different with each one you pour. It doesn't have to be top-shelf or any particular style;geneveris a classic choice.
The choice between lemon and lime juice is a personal one. Try lemon with sweeter gins or those with a lighter juniper profile. Lime is a good choice with drier, juniper-forward options like a classic London dry gin.
If you include the egg, do the"sink or float test"to ensure it's fresh. When placed in a glass of water, fresh eggs will sink to the bottom.

What You'll Need to Make This Gin Fizz co*cktail Recipe

A Great co*cktail Jigger

A Handy Dandy Citrus Juicer

A Sleek co*cktail Shaker

"The gin fizz is a close cousin to the Tom Collins. Traditionally, a fizz didn't have ice and came in a smaller glass. The key addition of an egg white to a gin fizz creates a distinction. I highly recommend the egg white; it gives the co*cktail a light ethereal quality. Just shake very hard!" —Tom Macy

This Gin Fizz Recipe Is as Easy to Drink as It Is to Make (7)

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Ingredients

2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup, 1:1 ratio
1 small or medium egg white, optional
2 ounces soda water, or to taste
Lemon peel, for garnish

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.
Pour 2 ounces gin, 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup (1:1 ratio), and 1 small or medium egg white (optional) into a co*cktail shaker. Shake vigorously without ice (dry shake) for about 15 seconds to ensure a frothy egg white (if using).
Add a few ice cubes to the shaker and shake until chilled.
Strain into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice cubes.
Top with 2 ounces soda water and garnish with a lemon or lime peel. Serve and enjoy.

Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs poses a risk of foodborne illness.

Feeling Adventurous? Try This:

There are many variations on the gin fizz, and it's often as simple as changing a single ingredient.

No simple syrup, no problem - Replace the simple syrup with 1 to 2 teaspoons of superfine sugar and shake well.
For golden fizz - Switch from an egg white to an egg yolk. You'll lose the foam but have a drink with more egg flavor.
For diamond fizz - Usesparkling wineinstead of soda in the original gin fizz recipe.
For a green fizz - Add a dash ofgreen crème de menthe to the gin fizz, and you'll have a green fizz.
Skip the soda - Don't add the soda water and you'll have a gin sour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
174	Calories
0g	Fat
12g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	174
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 36mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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