Classic British Pink Gin Fizz
An elegant, effervescent British cocktail blending premium aromatic pink gin with fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and chilled sparkling soda water, garnished with fresh summer berries and mint.
Ingredients
- • 50ml premium British pink gin
- • 25ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- • 15ml sugar syrup (gomme)
- • 100ml chilled sparkling soda water or prosecco
- • Handful of fresh Scottish raspberries or strawberries
- • Fresh mint sprig and lemon wheel for garnish
- • Cubed ice
Preparation Steps
Chilling & Shaking: Fill a cocktail shaker with cubed ice. Pour in the pink gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker frosts over.
Straining: Fill a tall highball glass with fresh cubed ice and a few fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries. Strain the shaken cocktail over the ice.
Topping & Garnishing: Top up gently with chilled sparkling soda water (or prosecco for a celebratory touch). Stir gently once with a bar spoon.
Serving: Garnish with a fresh lemon wheel, a sprig of slapped garden mint, and a fresh berry on top. Serve immediately.