The Gin Fizz is a simple classic cocktail that needs to be added to your bar menu. It is easy to make, delicious, and perfect for party sipping.
This delicious cocktail has pretty much everything I love and makes me wonder a bit if I should have lived in the Roaring ’20s. The flavors of lemon, gin, and simple syrup combine perfectly with bubbles as we know from the French 75. I hope you love this fantastic cocktail as much as I do!
Gin Fizz Ingredients
These simple ingredients combine in the best gin fizz recipe! Quality ingredients are key. Choosing the right gin and combining it with the zingy freshness of lemon juice and the sweet simplicity of a well-made simple syrup results in a cocktail that is refreshing and delightful. And, of course, don’t forget the secret to that luscious foam – the egg white.
Using fresh ingredients ensures your gin fizz is bursting with flavor from the first sip to the last. For the measurements of each ingredient, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Gin: The light, citrusy flavor of this cocktail lets the gin take center stage, so a good quality gin is recommended. I share my recommendations for the best gin for cocktails below.
- Club soda: Make sure it is a fresh bottle opened just before making a gin fizz. I like to keep small bottles in my pantry for cocktails.
- Lemon juice: Adds a bright and citrusy element to balance the botanicals of the gin. I always recommend using juice squeezed from fresh lemons for cocktails.
- Simple syrup: Balances the acidity of the lemon juice and dissolves easily in the cocktail. My Simple Syrup is perfect in this recipe. It is so easy to make and can be used in dozens of glorious cocktails.
- Pasteurized egg white: The secret to the gin fizz’s characteristic frothy texture, egg white adds a silky and creamy element to the cocktail. It creates a velvety mouthfeel and enhances the visual appeal with a layer of foam. You’re welcome to make this gin fizz recipe with no egg, but it won’t give you the frothy, creamy texture that I promise you will love!
Simple Syrup
Choosing Gin
I love using Bombay Sapphire Gin in my gin cocktails. If you are going for a more classic feel, grab some Beefeater. The key is to use a good quality gin that you enjoy the flavor of.
How to Make a Gin Fizz Cocktail
Here is a brief overview of how this delightful cocktail comes together. For the full recipe including all ingredients and measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Pour the club soda into a glass. Set aside.
- Dry shake. Add the other ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake for at least a minute, or until the egg white is nice and frothy.
- Add ice. Shake for another minute. Strain into the club soda-filled glass. Enjoy!
The Key to a Frothy Top
The key to the frothy top is dry shaking the ingredients. Dry shaking is a bartending technique that involves shaking cocktail ingredients without ice before adding ice and giving it a final shake. This method is commonly used when a cocktail recipe includes ingredients that benefit from a more vigorous initial shake, particularly when incorporating ingredients like egg whites or heavy syrups. Dry shaking helps to emulsify and froth certain components, resulting in a smoother and creamier texture.
Other Gin Cocktails
If you make a gin fizz cocktail or try any of my other recipes, please let me know what you think by leaving a comment below!
Gin Fizz
Ingredients
- 1 ounce club soda
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white use a pasturized egg
Instructions
- Add the club soda to a glass.1 ounce club soda
- Shake the remaining ingredients in an ice-free shaker for at least one minute. The goal is to get the egg nice and foamy.2 ounces gin, 1 ounce lemon juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1 egg white
- Add ice and shake for another minute. Strain into the club soda-filled glass.
Terri says
Can I omit the egg white?
Yup! There is a note about this under the ingredients section.