- Gin co*cktails
- American Food
- Citrus Recipes
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Updated on 05/22/24
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.
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
"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
A Note From Our Recipe Tester
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.
Gin co*cktail Recipes
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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174 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
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Nutrition Facts | |
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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.)
Recipe Tags:
- Gin
- fizz (co*cktail)
- gin fizz
- american
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