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Gin Fizz

A bright, bubbly gin cocktail — gin, lemon, sugar, and soda water. Light, refreshing, and deceptively simple. The egg white version adds a silky texture and foamy top. A classic from the late 1800s that pre-dates the Tom Collins.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz egg white (optional, for foam)
  • 2 oz club soda, chilled
  • Lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. If using egg white: dry shake all ingredients (no ice) for 15 seconds.
  2. 2. Add ice and shake hard for 15 seconds.
  3. 3. Strain into a highball glass (no ice).
  4. 4. Top with club soda and let foam rise.
  5. 5. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
  6. WITHOUT EGG WHITE: Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with soda.
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