Lemon gin fizz cocktail recipe
This lemon gin fizz cocktail is perfectly balanced, both sweet and tart. A classic gin fizz is refreshing, effervescent and velvety in texture thanks to the egg white, soda water, lemon and gin coming together in a magical mixture.
Ingredients
For the lemon syrup- 300 g caster sugar
- 150 ml water
- 1 lemon, juice and zest (we like using the Microplane® Premium Classic Zester)
- 50 ml gin
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml lemon syrup
- 1 egg white
- 1 amount of soda water to taste
- 1 lemon slice, to garnish
- 1 sprig of mint, to garnish
Details
- Cuisine: British
- Recipe Type: Cocktail
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation Time: 10 mins
- Cooking Time: 5 mins
- Serves: 1
Step-by-step
To make the lemon syrup:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the caster sugar in the water, with the juice and zest of a lemon.
- Reduce by a third and leave to cool. Strain, bottle and store in the fridge.
To make the cocktail:
- In a cocktail shaker, pour gin, lemon juice, egg white and lemon syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a glass and top with soda. Garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh mint.
This recipe is courtesy of Microplane®.
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