Gin Fizz
by Jen
Think 7-up with a kick, and you’ve got some idea of what the Gin Fizz tastes like. Of course the juniper flavor from the gin makes it a little more interesting than that. But unlike some of the more serious gin drinks, this is a fun, smooth, fizzy, citrusy, slightly sweet concoction that fits anywhere a lemon-lime soda does. It’s not a weak drink – it uses 1 jigger of dry gin, after all – but it’s not so strong that you can’t sip away on these all afternoon on a summer day (or a day you want to make believe it’s summer).
The Gin Fizz
- 1 jigger dry gin
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (or simple sugar)
- Club soda
Shake everything but the club soda well with crushed ice, then strain it into a small highball glass. Fill the glass the rest of the way with club soda. Garnish with a slice of lemon or lime.
Perfect for the Backyard
The Gin Fizz is ideal for backyard barbecues and parties. It has a refreshing, easy flavor, and it’s a great pre-mixer, which makes things easier for you. Gin Fizzes go well with grilled meat, barbecue, chips and dip – anything from Southern home cooking to California Cuisine and then some.
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Posted in Gin, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice on February 26, 2009
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Great variation of this drink! Gin Fizz is wonderful, thanks for posting.. it was a great read. My personal recipe of choice looks a little like this:
2 PARTS Beefeater Gin
1 PART Double cream
1 Egg white
1/2 PART Sugar syrup
1/2 PART Lemon juice
1/2 PART Lime juice
3 DROPS Orange flower water
(optional) 1 PART Soda water
METHOD Shake all ingredients, except for the soda. Strain into an ice filled highball, top with soda and garnish with a lemon wheel.
To die for picture lol: http://www.beefeatergin.com/mixology/drinks/ramos-gin-fizz.jpg