Gin Fizz

Gin · Highball

A refreshing tall drink that combines gin with lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. This pre-Prohibition classic is perfect for hot weather and afternoon sipping.

GlassHighball
GarnishNone
ABV12%
Categoryclassic
Flavorfizzy, citrus, refreshing, light

Ingredients

  • Gin2 oz
  • Fresh Lemon Juice1 oz
  • Simple Syrup0.5 oz
  • Soda Water2 oz
  • Lemon Wheel1 piece

Method

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to shaker with ice
  2. Shake vigorously and strain into highball glass with ice
  3. Top with soda water
  4. Garnish with lemon wheel

Pro Tips

  • Dry-shake (no ice) the egg white 20 seconds first, THEN add ice and shake again. Two-shake technique.
  • Soda goes in SLOWLY down the side of the glass — otherwise the foam collapses.
  • A properly-executed Gin Fizz has a meringue-height foam that stands above the rim.