How to Make a Ruby Fizz Cocktail

A ruby fizz cocktail is a classic fizz drink made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, powdered sugar, egg white for texture, sloe gin and grenadine syrup, topped with soda water and a lemon peel for garnish. The fizz cocktail was quite popular during the early part of the 20th century, but the drink has waned in popularity since 1950. However, the drink is still worth trying for fans of sloe gin or classic, old-time cocktails. This recipe makes one ruby fizz cocktail.

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Crushed ice
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ tbsp. powdered sugar
• Egg white
• 4 oz. sloe gin
• 2 dashes grenadine syrup
• Collins or highball glass
• Soda water, to fill
• Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.

2. Add the lemon juice, powdered sugar, egg white, sloe gin and grenadine syrup to the cocktail shaker.

3. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake gently for 10 to 15 seconds.

4. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a Collins or highball glass filled halfway with crushed ice.

5. Fill the glass with soda water and garnish the drink with a lemon peel. Serve right away.

Tips & Warnings

• You can substitute Rose's sweetened lime juice for the grenadine syrup in this recipe if you prefer.

• If you do not have sloe gin, you can use regular gin, though the drink will be stronger.

References

• "The Bartender's Best Friend"; Regan, Mardee; 2002
• "The Ultimate Bar Book"; Hellmich, Mittie; 2006

Resources

• Drinksmixer: Drink Recipes and Tips
• All Recipes: Drink Recipes