Gin Fizz

Gin Fizz

About the Gin Fizz cocktail

The Gin Fizz is a classic gin cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. It is bright, light, and refreshing, with crisp citrus, gentle sweetness, and a lively sparkling finish.

The Gin Fizz is closely related to the John Collins because both drinks use the same core ingredients: gin, lemon, sugar, and soda. The key difference is technique. A Gin Fizz is shaken before the soda is added, which chills, aerates, and integrates the citrus and sugar, making the drink feel lighter and more unified. Many variations also add egg white for extra texture, though the classic IBA-style version keeps the formula simple.

Glass Highball glassBase GinMethod Shaken

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozGin
1 ozLemon juice
1/4 ozSimple syrup (2:1)
1 ozClub soda

Instructions

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
  2. Shake with ice until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  3. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon slice.

Garnish

  • Lemon slice

Flavor profile

FruitySourSweetCitrusHerbalRefreshing

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