Gin Fizz Cocktail – A Beautiful Mess

Gin Fizz is a delicious cocktail that every gin lover should try. With a sweet and sour aroma, a gin-like taste, a sparkling fizz, and a bubbly top, this drink has it all. The gin’s botanicals and lemon notes are blended together, and additional egg whites (optional) give the drink a creamy mouthfeel.

This drink is easy to make in just minutes, light and refreshing, and is similar to the equally popular Tom Collins, but with a few tweaks. We’ve also included tips on how to make it with and without egg whites, so you can find the version that’s right for you.

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What is Gin Fizz?

A gin fizz cocktail is a “fizz” class drink that combines distilled spirits, citrus fruits, sugar, and carbonated water. Fizz is also similar to sour, but soda is added to make it a carbonated drink. Gin fizz combines lemon juice, gin, simple syrup, club soda, and traditionally egg whites to create a frothy, frothy top.

What is the difference between Gin Fizz and Ramos Gin Fizz?

In addition to the ingredients of Gin Fizz (gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg whites, and club soda), Ramon Gin Fizz also contains heavy cream, lime, and orange flower water. Ramos Gin Fizz was first made in New Orleans in the 1880s and tastes similar to lemon meringue pie. If that sounds delicious, try the Rhubarb Ramos Gin Fizz!

What is the difference between Gin Fizz and Tom Collins?

Essentially the same ingredient, Gin Fizz is Tom Collins mixed with egg whites and added to the drink, but with less club soda added at the end. Tom Collins usually tall collins glass In the same way.

Should I use egg whites for gin fizz?

no! You can get a delicious, sweet and fizzy gin drink without using egg whites. By removing it from the ingredient list and skipping the dry shake step, shake the gin, simple syrup, and lemon with ice, strain into a glass, and top with club soda. A similar effect can be achieved by adding 2 tablespoons of aquafaba (water in a can of chickpeas) to a vegan foam drink.

Gin fizz ingredients:

gin: Mid to high shelf gins are best for gin fizz. You can choose a London dry gin (such as Beefeater or Tanqueray) or a more aromatic gin like Plymouth Gin.

Lemon juice: This drink requires fresh lemon juice, so avoid using bottled lemon juice unless absolutely necessary.

Club soda: This is what gives the drink its fizzing foam. You can also use carbonated or seltzer water, but club soda contains salt and minerals that add a little flavor.

Simple syrup: Simple syrup adds sweetness to your drink, and you can adjust the sweetness to your liking (simple syrup is also easy to make).

Egg white (optional): When pasteurized egg whites are mixed into drinks, they create foam, making the drink thicker and creamier.

If you include eggs, it’s a good idea to do a “sink or float test” to ensure they’re fresh. If you put an egg in a glass of water, a fresh egg will sink to the bottom.

Is it safe to add raw eggs to cocktails?

If you use pasteurized egg whites sold in stores, the chances of getting sick from bacteria are very low. However, if you are a sensitive person, you can add 2 tablespoons of aquafaba (chickpea water) to your drink for a similar effect.

How to make Gin Fizz:

Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg whites to a cocktail shaker without ice (called a dry shake) and shake vigorously.

To cool your drink, add ice to the shaker and shake again until cold.

Strain into a glass and top with club soda. enjoy!

Gin Fizz variations:

Golden fizz: Use egg yolks instead of egg whites. It will be less foamy, but the egg yolks will add a unique flavor and golden color.

Sloe Gin Fizz: This drink switches out the gin for sloe gin. Sloe Gin is a tart berry-flavored gin made from sloe berries (a relative of plums).

Diamond fizz: This elegant variation uses sparkling wine in place of club soda.

Green fizz: Sprinkle green crème de menthe on your drink to create green foam.

Gin sour: To go back to classic style, omit the carbonated soda and you get a gin sour.

Gin Fizz Tips and Tricks:

• You can use lime juice or lemon juice in this cocktail, so try both to see which you prefer. Lemon pairs well with sweet gin, while lime juice tends to pair well with dry London gin.
• If your drink is too sour, you can add a little more simple syrup to tone down the sweetness.
• Try a lemon twist as a garnish.
• If you don’t have simple syrup (and don’t feel like making your own), you can use 1-2 teaspoons of extra-fine granulated sugar, as long as you shake the cocktail well.
• Dry shaking will create a lot of foam and help mix the liquid, so don’t skip this step if you’re using egg whites.
• Why not try making it with rosemary simple syrup?

Raw egg warning: Consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs poses a risk of food poisoning.