Gin Fizz
A light, airy gin-and-lemon highball finished with sparkling lift.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Fizz
Glassware
Fizz glass
The Gin Fizz shakes gin, lemon, and sugar into a tight citrus base before adding chilled soda for a bright, refreshing finish. It drinks lighter and less creamy than a Ramos, focusing on crisp acidity and effervescence. Served without ice in the glass, it’s meant to feel soft, lively, and clean. It became a late nineteenth-century American favorite, praised for its breakfast-friendly brightness.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz gin
- • 1 oz lemon juice
- • 0.75 oz simple syrup
- • 2–3 oz soda water
Did you know?
“The Gin Fizz rose to prominence in turn-of-the-century American bars; New Orleans’ bars served variations by the dozens according to early travel accounts.”
Source:Imbibe; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Use very cold soda water to maintain carbonation.
How to make the Gin Fizz
- 1Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice.
- 2Strain into glass.
- 3Top with cold soda gently.
