Gin Fizz
A bright, effervescent gin sour topped with soda — the base mix batches easily, with soda added per glass to keep the fizz lively.
Ingredients
| Gin | 2 oz |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 oz |
| Simple syrup | 0.75 oz |
| Soda water | 3 oz |
| Total volume | 6.75 oz |
Garnish: Lemon slice
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the gin, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Top with the soda water.
- 5
Garnish with lemon slice.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Soda water | 36.0 oz | 2 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Gin Fizz FAQ
What's in a Gin Fizz?
A classic Gin Fizz is made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water. It's shaken and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Gin Fizz?
A classic Gin Fizz is approximately 11.9% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Gin Fizz?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Gin Fizzs for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.