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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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272 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 272 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 62mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Protein 9g | |
Calcium 48mg | 4% |
*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. |
The gin fizz is a classic mixed drink that is much like a whiskey fizz. The main difference is in the base spirit. They are not alone and there are a number of other "fizz" cocktails to enjoy. All are very refreshing, easy to mix up, and can take on a different personality depending on the customizations you make.
Nearly identical to the popular Tom Collins, the gin fizz recipe 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 in the fizz, providing a luscious mouthfeel and frothy top that makes an equally enjoyable drink.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce​ lemon juice (fresh; or lime juice)
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
- Optional: 1​ egg whiteÂ
- 2 ounces soda water (or enough to fill)
- Garnish:​ lemon peel
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Pour the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
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Shake vigorously; about 30 seconds if using the egg white to ensure it is mixed thoroughly with the other ingredients.
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Strain into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice cubes.
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Top with soda and garnish with a lemon peel.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Raw Egg Warning
Consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs poses a risk of foodborne illness.
Tips
- The gin fizz is an excellent mixed drink to use when exploring gin brands and will be slightly different with each one you pour. It doesn't have to be top-shelf or any particular style; genever is 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.
Recipe Variations
There are many variations on the gin fizz and it's often as simple as changing a single ingredient.
- Replace the simple syrup with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of superfine sugar and shake well.
- AÂ fresh sour mix can replace the citrus juice and simple syrup. Pour about 1 ounce, then adjust to taste on the next round.
- The royal fizz uses an entire egg rather than the white alone. This will give your drink a foamy top as well as a slightly eggier flavor.
- For a golden fizz, switch from an egg white to an egg yolk. You'll lose the foam but have a drink with a little more egg flavor.
- To make a diamond fizz, use sparkling wine instead of soda in the original gin fizz recipe.
- If you add a dash of green crème de menthe to the gin fizz, you'll have a green fizz.
- Skip the soda and you have a gin sour.
How Strong Is a Gin Fizz?
Like most tall mixed drinks, the gin fizz is a relatively light cocktail. 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.
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