This classic mixed drink is much like a New Orleans Fizz. The Gin Fizz has a very light, sour citrus flavor that allows the gin to shine through.

You have options when making this drink. Instead of the juice and sugar you can use either juice and simple syrup or a fresh sour mix. The choice between lemon and lime is a personal one, though I found that I prefer lime with the really dry London dry gins and lemon with those with a lighter juniper profile. And, when it comes to the egg that is another personal choice. When included the drink has more body and a great texture that is classically a "fizz" drink.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 1 Drink

Ingredients:

2 oz gin

dash of lemon or lime juice

1/2 tsp superfine sugar

1 egg white (optional)

soda water

maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:

Pour the gin, juice, sugar, and egg white into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake vigorously. More than usual if using the egg white to ensure it is mixed thoroughly with the other ingredients.

Strain into a chilled highball glass with ice cubes.

Top off with soda water.

Garnish with a cherry.