How to Make the Silver Fizz Cocktail Recipe
With the Olympics on the minds of sports fans everywhere, we decided to whip up this Silver Fizz cocktail for watch parties. This one starts with gin and has a perfect balance of sweet and sour with a frothy finish.
Silver Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Even before the popular Ramos Gin Fizz (or classic gin fizz) was created, the Silver Fizz cocktail was being served in New York. In 1883, The Chicago Tribune described it as “a body of creamy liquid topped with about an inch of frothy foam.” Sounds good to me!
During those days, it wasn’t uncommon to drink during the day, and the Silver Fizz was considered a morning drink, even served with no ice as a hangover cure. We’ll take ice, please. We’re also waiting until at least noon, and only that early on weekends or holidays. Though it is always 5 o’clock somewhere, some people have to work!
For more recipes for Olympic-themed cocktails, check out our Olympic Rings Cocktail, French 75, World Record Cocktail, or French Sidecar.
What You Need to Make It
You probably have everything on hand to make this one.
- 2 egg whites
- 30 grams of lemon juice
- 120 grams of gin
- 120 grams of club soda
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
How To Make The Silver Fizz Cocktail
Add the lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
Pour sugar into the shaker and stir just until it’s dissolved.
Add gin.
Pour in egg whites. (Here’s what to do with leftover egg yolk.)
Dry shake the cocktail shaker without ice. This helps emulsify the egg white and creates a frothy texture. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled but not so much that it’s watered down.
Strain the liquid into two chilled Tom Collins glasses over fresh ice (6-8 ounces each). Quickly top off each glass with club soda.
Garnish with a dehydrated lemon slice. The dehydrated lemon slices add a more concentrated flavor and tanginess. Adding a lemon twist or slice as a garnish can add flavor and enhance the visual appeal of the cocktail, too.
Serve immediately.
Tips and Variations
To achieve a nice frothy texture, make sure to dry-shake the mixture before adding the ice for the final shake.
You can add any kind of soda instead of club soda if you’re looking for more sweetness. Lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, or even ginger beer would all be good.
If you prefer your cocktail to be sweeter, you can adjust the amount of sugar to your taste. We don’t recommend simple syrup but prefer granulated sugar for this drink.
You can also experiment with different gins to find your preferred flavor profile. Some gins are more botanical than others, and a stronger flavor could affect the taste.
It’s always important to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. When in doubt, pour a little bottled lemon juice into a glass, pour fresh into another glass, and compare.
Make sure to strain the mixture before serving to remove any small bits of egg white.
Collins glasses are tall, narrow glasses typically used for serving cocktails.
While you’ve got those egg yolks, try a Golden Fizz which is the same recipe with the exception of replacing the egg whites with egg yolks. It would be fun to serve both at a party to see which people preferred. This way, the whole egg is used, too.
Important note: Do let your guests know the drink has raw egg in it, just in case anyone has an allergy. It’s also a good idea to place the egg in a glass of water to make sure it’s fresh. A fresh egg sinks. If it floats, throw it away.
What to Serve with the Silver Fizz Cocktail
We always serve food when serving drinks. Some of our favorites are this fluffy Focaccia Bread, Maryland Crab Dip, Sweet Potato Bites, and Oven Baked French Dip Sliders.
FAQs:
Yes, pasteurized egg whites can be used as a substitute for fresh egg whites. They are a safer option, especially if you have concerns about consuming raw eggs.
Yes, you can easily scale up the recipe to make more servings. Just multiply the ingredients accordingly and shake just before serving.
Yes. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can try using a non-alcoholic gin substitute or a botanical-infused tonic water as a replacement for gin.
While the traditional glass for a Silver Fizz is a Collins glass, you can also use other tall glasses, such as highball glasses or even champagne flutes (eliminating the ice), if desired.
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Silver Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 ounce of lemon juice
- 4 ounces of gin
- 4 ounces of club soda
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice and sugar into a shaker and stir just until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the gin and the egg whites.
- Give the cocktail shaker several vigorous shakes without ice. This helps emulsify the egg whites and creates a frothy texture.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled but not so much that it’s watered down.
- Strain the liquid into two chilled Collins glasses (6-8 ounces each).
- Quickly top off each glass with club soda.
- Optionally, garnish with a lemon twist or slice.
- Serve immediately.
