What ingredients are in a Royal Gin Fizz?

2 oz Gin, Juice of 1/2 Lemon, 1 tsp Powdered sugar, 1 whole Egg, Top Carbonated Water

What glass do you use for a Royal Gin Fizz?

A Royal Gin Fizz is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Royal Gin Fizz?

A Royal Gin Fizz has an estimated ABV of 14.40%.

How many calories are in a Royal Gin Fizz?

A Royal Gin Fizz contains approximately 210 calories per serving.

Royal Gin Fizz

Glass Highball glass

Difficulty Medium

Calories ~210 kcal

ABV 14.40%

Ingredients

Gin 2 oz
Lemon Juice of 1/2
Powdered sugar 1 tsp
Egg 1 whole
Carbonated Water Top

Instructions

Shake all ingredients (except carbonated water) with ice and strain into a highball glass over two ice cubes. Fill with carbonated water, stir, and serve.

Bubbly Citrus

The Royal Gin Fizz is a classic fizz cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, a whole egg, and topped with carbonated water. The addition of egg gives it a silky, frothy texture that distinguishes it from a standard gin fizz. Served in a highball glass, it is a refreshing and well-balanced long drink.

History & Origins

The Royal Gin Fizz is a variation of the Gin Fizz, a family of drinks popularized in American bars during the late 19th century. The 'Royal' designation traditionally signals the inclusion of a whole egg, following conventions codified in bartending manuals of the era. The origin of the specific Royal variant is disputed, though it appeared in numerous cocktail guides of the early 20th century.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lemon zest and juniper from the gin, with a clean, egg-white freshness. Palate: Tart lemon juice and gin botanicals balanced by a touch of sugar sweetness, the egg lending a creamy, velvety body. Finish: Dry and effervescent, with lingering citrus and a gentle carbonated lift.

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Pro Tip

Dry-shake all ingredients without ice first to fully emulsify the egg, then shake again with ice and strain for maximum froth.

Techniques Used

Shaking

Data verified September 2017

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