Egg white gives the Tequila Fizz its silky foam, a technique drawn from the fizz family and applied here to tequila, lemon juice, and grenadine before the drink is topped with ginger ale. The grenadine adds color and a measured sweetness to offset the citrus, while the ginger ale brings effervescence in a Collins glass over ice. At roughly 13 percent ABV it is a moderate, long drink with the frothy structure of a sour built out into a fizz. The result is a visually attractive, well-balanced variation on the tequila sour concept.
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Tequila Fizz
Ingredientes
- Tequila 2 oz
- Lemon Juice 1 tblsp
- Grenadine 3/4 oz
- Egg White 1
- Ginger ale Top
Instrucciones
Shake all ingredients (except ginger ale) with ice and strain into a collins glass over ice cubes. Fill with ginger ale, stir, and serve.
Tequila Fizz es un coctel tipo fizz con tequila como base, elaborado con tequila, jugo fresco de limon y almibar, coronado con agua con gas y servido con hielo. La combinacion de burbujas refrescantes con los aromas herbales del agave le da un caracter ligero y veraneigo.
History & Origins
The Tequila Fizz is a modern variation on the classic fizz family of cocktails, applying the egg-white fizz format to tequila rather than the traditional gin or whiskey. Fizz cocktails gained prominence in American bars during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and tequila-based variations emerged as the spirit became more widely available outside Mexico. The Tequila Fizz's specific origin is disputed.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Bright lemon zest and agave from the tequila, with a subtle pomegranate sweetness from the grenadine and fresh effervescence from the ginger ale. Palate: Silky from the egg white foam, tart from the lemon juice, and lightly sweet from the grenadine; tequila's earthy agave character provides a distinctive backbone beneath the lighter components. Finish: Dry and fizzy with lingering citrus and ginger from the ale.
Pro Tip
Dry-shake the egg white, tequila, lemon, and grenadine without ice first to create a proper foam, then add ice and shake again before topping with ginger ale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Tequila Fizz?
The Tequila Fizz is made with tequila, lemon juice, grenadine, egg white, and ginger ale. The tequila, lemon juice, grenadine, and egg white are shaken to create a silky foam, then topped with ginger ale in the glass to produce a frothy, effervescent long drink.
Why is egg white used in the Tequila Fizz?
Egg white is a classic fizz technique borrowed from the broader fizz cocktail family, where it is dry-shaken first and then shaken with ice to create a dense, lasting foam layer on top of the drink. It adds silky texture and visual appeal without contributing flavor of its own.
How does the Tequila Fizz relate to the tequila sour?
The Tequila Fizz builds on the tequila sour framework — tequila, citrus, and sweetener — by adding egg white for texture and ginger ale for effervescence, transforming a short sour into a long, frothy fizz. The grenadine adds color and additional sweetness compared to a standard sour.
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