Gin Fizz
Like a Tom Collins, but with a frothy top.
LevelMedium
MethodShake
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlGin
- 25 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 20 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 1Egg white (optional)Use a fresh egg. Shaking it without ice first makes the foam.
- Top upSoda water
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Gin Fizz
- If using egg white: shake everything except the soda without ice first for 10 seconds (this makes foam).
- Add ice and shake again for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a glass with no ice and top with soda. The foam rises.
Garnish: Lemon twist