I truly love this easy gin fizz cocktail recipe. It’s so refreshing and light that I consider this the perfect summer cocktail! Another favorite is this classic mojito! We love the gin fizz so much that we have two more variations on Inspired Taste. See my rosemary gin fizz and this sloe gin fizz cocktail!
Key Ingredients
Gin: When making a gin fizz, choose a mid-to-high-shelf gin. A London dry gin (such as Beefeater) or Plymouth gin works well. London dry gins are more straightforward in flavor, while Plymouth gins are more aromatic. Powdered Sugar: I use a bit of sugar to balance the gin and lemon juice. Powdered sugar dissolves quickly into cocktails, which is why I’m such a fan, but you can also use homemade simple syrup. Lemon: Fresh lemon juice is key to making this gin cocktail taste so refreshing. I highly recommend using fresh lemon juice over bottled lemon juice but use what you have available. Club Soda: I love club soda in cocktails because it adds a bit of salt, enhancing the flavors of the other ingredients. You can use sparkling water or seltzer water, but they often don’t have the same salt or mineral content as club soda. Egg White (Optional): In my photos, I didn’t use egg white, but if you’re looking for that classic frothy look, you can shake an egg white with the other ingredients (except the club soda) in a cocktail shaker. The shaken egg white becomes super frothy and gives the cocktail a more luxurious texture.
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon powdered sugar or simple syrup 1 small to medium egg white, optional 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) club soda Lemon slice, optional 2With the egg white: Add the gin, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and egg white to a dry cocktail shaker and shake for 15 to 20 seconds. Add some ice, and then shake again until cold. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Add club soda and garnish with a lemon slice.
