Name: Strawberry Gin Fizz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4-5 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; 2 fresh mint leaves (optional); 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1/2 oz (15 ml) strawberry simple syrup (adjust for sweetness); 2 oz (60 ml) gin; 1/4 cup (60 ml) club soda; Ice; Lemon twist, fresh strawberry and mint leaves for garnish

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This strawberry gin fizz is simple, yum and the perfect quick drink to make in summer when strawberries are in season. It’s main ingredient is a homemade strawberry simple syrup which gives it both its delicious flavor and color.

close-up view of strawberry gin fizz with strawberry and mint garnish

The cocktail is topped off with soda water to give the drink its fizz. The strawberry simple syrup is made by mixing water and sugar, and in this case, adding strawberries.

Ingredients

Here is a rundown of what you will need:

1/2 oz (15 ml) strawberry simple syrup: Making your own strawberry simple syrup is easy. Prepare it ahead of time so it has time to cool.
4-5 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced: These can be fresh, or defrosted frozen strawbs.
2 fresh mint leaves (optional): Can be added in the drink to add a nice mint flavor.
1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice: Adds a zesty, citrusy balance.
2 oz (60 ml) gin: The base spirit, a lending botanical depth to the cocktail.
1/4 cup (60 ml) club soda: Adds the fizz, making the drink crisp and refreshing.
Ice
Lemon twist, fresh strawberry, and mint leaves: For garnish.

Instructions

Prepare your homemade strawberry simple syrup in advance so it has time to cool.

strawberry gin fizz being muddled with a gold spoon in a glass with strawberries and syrup

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh strawberries and mint with the lemon juice and simple syrup until the strawberries are well crushed and the mixture is juicy.

strawberry gin fizz being made with gin being poured into a glass

Add the gin and a handful of ice to the shaker.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled.

strawberry syrup being poured into a glass on gin and ice to make a strawberry gin fizz

Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice, discarding the solids.

soda water being poured into a glass to make a strawberry gin fizz

Top with club soda and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a lemon twist and a fresh strawberry.

front on view of strawberry gin fizz with strawberry and mint garnish and metal straw.

Variations

Swap strawberries for raspberries: Raspberries make a great substitute. You can make a raspberry simple syrup the same way and use that as the base.
Add a strawberry sugar rim: For an extra touch, coat the rim of the glass in a mix of sugar and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Run a lemon or lime wedge along the edge, then dip the glass into a small plate of strawberry sugar.

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