Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz: A Light, Floral Take On A Classic

The Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz is bright, frothy and elegant. It takes the classic Gin Fizz you already know and lifts it with fresh citrus and a hit of our El Guapo Cucumber Lavender Bitters. The result is a floral, refreshing cocktail that feels right at home at a garden party or a slow evening on the porch.

Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz Recipe

Yields one cocktail.

Ingredients

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• 2 oz Empress Gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice 
• 0.75 oz simple syrup
• 5 shakes El Guapo™ Cucumber Lavender Bitters
• 1 egg white 
• Sparkling water
  
• Cucumber slices and fresh lavender for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the gin, lemon, simple syrup, bitters and egg white to a shaker. No ice yet.
   
2. Dry shake hard for about 30 seconds until the mixture turns thick and glossy.
   
3. Add a few ice cubes and shake again until cold.
   
4. Double strain into a chilled glass.
   
5. Top with sparkling water.
   
6. Garnish with cucumber and a sprig of lavender.

More Classic Floral Cocktails

The foam gives it that silky, cloudlike texture. Empress Gin brings botanicals and beautiful color. Lemon keeps it bright. Cucumber Lavender Bitters add cooling green notes and soft floral aroma that hold the drink together. No artificial anything. Just clean, refreshing flavor.

Tips for a Perfect Gin Fizz

The key to a great Gin Fizz is the foam. The dry-shake is crucial for creating the frothy egg white topping. Shaking for a full 30 seconds without ice helps the egg white to fully emulsify and thicken. After adding the ice, the second shake chills the drink and provides a bit of dilution.

Pro tip: If you want your drink to have some extra flavor, try infusing your gin with lavender flowers before using it, or muddling lemon juice and a couple cucumber slices together and straining into your shaker before adding the other ingredients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a Gin Fizz and a gin and tonic?

A Gin Fizz uses citrus, sugar and sparkling water. A gin and tonic uses only gin and tonic water.

What do Cucumber Lavender Bitters taste like?

Fresh cucumber with subtle lavender and a light botanical finish.