Gin Fizz — A classic gin cocktail with fresh bubbles, sweet and sour taste 🍋🥂✨

The Gin Fizz is a classic fizz cocktail, made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. This drink boasts a rich history and is renowned for its simple ingredients, sweet and sour bubbles, low alcohol content, and attractive appearance. It tastes like a grown-up lemonade, perfect for cooling off in Hong Kong's sweltering summers or at casual gatherings. I find it easy to drink and not too intoxicating, making it highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned drinkers!

Gin Fizz Classic Recipe

• Gin 45-60 ml

• 15-30 ml fresh lemon juice

• Simple Syrup 10-15 ml

• Soda water (about 60-100 ml)

• Lemon slice for garnish

Standard production steps

1. Add gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a shaker and add plenty of ice.

2. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to allow the sugar to completely dissolve and the ingredients to be completely chilled.

3. Strain into a highball glass or cola glass, traditionally served without ice.

4. Slowly add soda water, stir gently, and garnish with a lemon slice on top.

Taste and flavor characteristics

With its refreshing herbal aroma, bright citric acid, simple sweetness, and dense, fizzy texture, Gin Fizz is incredibly refreshing. Its balanced sweet and sour blend is a remarkably enjoyable drink, and its palate is far lighter and more direct than its "brother," the Tom Collins. I find this drink's greatest strength to be its adult-style sparkling lemonade, perfect for a quick refreshing sip after work or on a hot summer day.

Tips on how to play variations

• Adding egg whites can create a smoother texture, called Silver Fizz.

• Adding egg yolk makes it Golden Fizz, which has a smoother and richer taste.

• You can fine-tune the ratio of syrup and lemon juice to your personal taste and create your own perfect Fizz.

• If you want a richer taste, try Ramos Gin Fizz (which adds fresh cream, egg whites, orange blossom water, etc., resulting in thicker milk foam but is more complicated to make).

Editor's personal recommendation

• Choose high-quality gin, which will have a more layered botanical and citrus flavor. If you like floral, herbal, or citrus flavors, try more.

• It is recommended to make the syrup yourself, as it will dissolve better and won’t leave any grains.

• It is best to use fresh soda water for the bubbles on top, which makes the drink lighter and more refreshing;

• Whether you’re having a party or just making it for everyday enjoyment, Gin Fizz is a timeless classic. It’s a perfect drink in Hong Kong’s hot weather.

Gin Fizz is a classic drink that's always on trend, combining flavor, beauty, and freshness. Whether you're a cocktail newbie or a seasoned pro, this drink will lift your spirits and refresh your taste buds. Let's experience the magic of gin together! 🍋✨🥂