What type of gin should I use?

We prefer a London Dry Gin, such as Tanqueray or Beefeater, for this Gin Fizz recipe. They're both good-quality gins that are reasonably priced.

Can I make this cocktail without egg whites?

Yes! Omitting the egg whites will give you a cocktail without the creamy frothiness, but the soda water will still add a bit of fizziness.

Can I make this gin fizz recipe vegan and still get the frothy topping?

Yes! I've tested this recipe by replacing the egg white with 1 oz of aquafaba and it worked perfectly!

What is the difference between a Gin Fizz and a Tom Collins?

A Tom Collins is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water. There is no egg white and it is often garnished with a lemon or orange slice and maraschino cherry.

What is the difference between Gin Fizz and Gin Sour?

A Gin Sour is a mixture of gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. It does not contain soda water and lacks the fizziness of a Gin Fizz.

Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe with Cranberry and Orange

Ingredients

For One Cocktail

1.5 ounces (50 ml) gin
1 ounce (30 ml) orange juice
1 ounce (30 ml) simple syrup (recipe for spiced cranberry simple syrup below)
1 large egg white*
soda water to taste

Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup

1 cup (240 ml) water
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 cup (100 grams) cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole star anise
1.5-inch (4cm) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 3 pieces

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Instructions

Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup

Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the cranberries, cinnamon stick, star anise and ginger and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst. Use the back of a spoon to mash any unburst cranberries to release their juices.
Strain the syrup and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Spiced Gin Fizz

Add the gin, orange juice, simple syrup and egg white to a cocktail shaker and vigorously dry shake (without ice) for 20 seconds.
Add 5 ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and continue shaking until well-chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass and top with soda water.

Notes

Egg whites: I recommend using pasteurized eggs in this recipe if you have any concerns about consuming raw eggs. Pasteurized eggs have been treated to eliminate the risk of foodborne illnesses. For a vegan alternative, replace the egg white with 1 oz aquafaba.