A pre-Prohibition American classic, the Japanese Fizz extends a whiskey sour into something more elaborate by adding port wine and a whole egg white to blended whiskey, lemon juice, and powdered sugar, then topping with carbonated water. The egg white whips into a silky, frothy texture, while the port lends a wine-like depth that distinguishes it from a plain whiskey fizz. Shaken, strained over ice in a highball, and lengthened with soda, it sits near 13 percent ABV. The technique and port addition mark it as one of the more sophisticated entries in the fizz family.

Japanese Fizz cocktail in a highball glass — made with Blended Whiskey, Lemon, and Powdered sugar

Japanese Fizz

难度 Hard
热量 ~196 kcal
ABV 12.91%

原料

调制步骤

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.

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History & Origins

Fizz cocktails incorporating egg white, known as Silver Fizzes, were a major category of 19th-century American bartending, popularized by Jerry Thomas and others. The Japanese Fizz's name likely reflects the same vague Orientalism common to cocktail naming of that era — when 'Japanese' was applied to drinks for exoticism rather than culinary connection. Its exact origin is disputed but it appears in early 20th-century bar manuals.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Citrus lemon, whiskey grain, and a light port wine berry note, with a subtle egg-white creaminess. Palate: Frothy and refreshing, with the whiskey's grain depth balanced by lemon's tartness, port's dried-fruit sweetness, and a silky egg-white texture elevated by the carbonated water. Finish: Dry and citrusy, with a gentle whiskey and port warmth.

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Pro Tip

Dry-shake all ingredients without ice first to properly emulsify the egg white, then shake again with ice before straining to achieve maximum froth.

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