Gin Fizz

IBA

A staple of 19th-century American saloon culture, the Gin Fizz belongs to a family of carbonated sours that prioritized refreshment above all else. The interplay of tart lemon, sweetened gin botanicals, and effervescent soda water creates a drink that is crisp, lively, and precisely balanced.

HighballCarbonatedRefreshingClassic

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozGin
  • 1 ozLemon Juice
  • 0.75 ozSimple Syrup
  • 3 ozClub Soda

Garnish: Lemon Wheel

Preparation

Shaken · highball · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine gin, lemon juice, and syrup in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a highball glass without ice.

  4. 4.

    top

    Top with club soda.

Flavor Profile

fizz
50%
dilution
48%
citrus
40%
herbal
23%
sour
22%
sweet
16%