4 Classic Fizzes And Easy Recipes To Make Them At Home
One of the most texturally light, effervescent and bubbly cocktail mixes, the classic fizz can be traced back to the 19th century. Frothy, fizzy and infinitely adaptable, this cocktail is versatile enough to embody lots of different fruity, citrusy and floral elements into its recipe.
While hosting a cocktail party at home, one of the most straightforward drinks to put together is a fizzy cocktail that is crisp and fresh, yet rich enough to lend it a sophisticated and luxe look. Some of these fizzes are bona fide classics, perfected over many decades so that the recipes now reflect a precise flavour balance.
Next time you are trying out fizzy drink recipes at a cocktail party, you might want to check out some of these classics that are simple enough to put together.
Classic Gin Fizz
Fizzes are a very versatile cocktail category, with most of them prepared using gin as the base spirit. The botanical notes of this liquor interact well with the bubbles in the sparkling or tonic water to lend the cocktail its signature crisp quality.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Tanqueray No. Ten Gin or any other premium gin of choice
- 15 ml lime juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- 45 ml tonic water
- Ice as required
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail shaker, bring together 30 ml Tanqueray No. Ten Gin or any other premium gin of choice, 15 ml lime juice and 10 ml simple syrup with ice as required. Shake well before transferring to a tall glass filled with ice. Top this off with 45 ml tonic water for the fizzy touch. Garnish with a lemon wheel before serving.
Silver Fizz
Another classic variation of the gin fizz, this drink involves adding an egg white foam to the recipe to lend it a velvety texture along with its standout bubbly effect.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml of any premium gin of choice
- 15 ml lime juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- 45 ml club soda
- Ice as required
- Orange twist for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail shaker, first bring together 30 ml of any premium gin of choice, 15 ml lime juice and 15 ml simple syrup with 1 egg white and give the ingredients a dry shake. Next, add ice as required and shake well until the mixture is adequately chilled. Transfer the drink into a highball glass filled with ice and top it off with 45 ml club soda before garnishing with an orange twist.
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Ramos Gin Fizz
With origins in New Orleans, the ramos gin fizz stands out for its orange flower water and the extra long shake which gives it a frothy texture that is part dessert, part cocktail – adorned with a floral touch.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml of any premium gin of choice
- 10 ml cream
- 10 ml simple syrup
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- 2 drops of orange flower water
- 45 ml club soda
- Ice as required
- Edible flowers for garnish
Method:
– Bring together 30 ml of any premium gin of choice, 10 ml cream, 10 ml simple syrup, 15 ml lemon juice, 1 egg white and 2 drops of orange flower water with ice as required in a cocktail shaker. Give the ingredients a long shake for about a minute until they are mixed well. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice and top it off with 45 ml club soda. Garnish with edible flowers.
Sloe Gin Fizz
A red, berry-infused gin liqueur, sloe gin brings the classic blush pink hue to this cocktail, lending it a pleasing appearance. This is a brunch favourite, well-suited for serving alongside quiches and fruit salads.
Ingredients:
- 15 ml sloe gin
- 15 ml of any premium gin of choice
- 20 ml lime juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 45 ml club soda
- Ice as required
- Fresh berries for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail shaker, combine 15 ml sloe gin, 15 ml of any premium gin of choice, 20 ml lime juice and 15 ml simple syrup and shake well with ice as required. Strain into a tall highball glass filled with ice and top the mix off with 45 ml club soda. Garnish with fresh berries to make the pink colour pop.
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