Gin Fizz

Known as the specialty drink of New Orleans, where it was invented in 1887 as the first beverage in the fizz family, Gin Fizz is a cocktail made with gin, Gomme syrup or sugar, lemon juice, and soda water. The cocktail is prepared by shaking gin, lemon juice, and sweet syrup with ice.

When strained in a glass, it is topped with sparkling water which provides it with a bubbly effect, hence the fizz in its name. The drink is very similar to Tom Collins, a cocktail that is traditionally made with a slightly sweeter gin called Old Tom.

There are several versions of Gin Fizz, and some of the most popular varieties include egg whites in the preparation, such as Silver Fizz, Golden Fizz, Royal Fizz, and Sloe Gin Fizz. Regardless of the varieties, the cocktail is typically served on the rocks in a highball glass garnished with a slice of lemon.