Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz: Essential Classic Floral Cocktails

The Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz is a refreshing and elegant drink, making it a perfect example of a classic floral cocktail. This beautiful, frothy drink is a modern twist on the traditional Gin Fizz and is elevated by the subtle, aromatic notes of our El Guapo™ Cucumber Lavender Bitters.

It's the perfect drink for a garden party or a relaxing evening, providing a unique and sophisticated experience. Master the crucial dry-shake technique below to create the perfect foam for this memorable classic floral cocktail!

Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz Recipe

This Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz recipe is a visual and sensory delight. Here's how to craft this memorable classic floral cocktail.

Yields: 1 cocktail

Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz Ingredients

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• 2 oz Empress Gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice 🍋
• 0.75 oz simple syrup
• 5 dashes El Guapo™ Cucumber Lavender Bitters
• 1 egg white 🥚
• Soda water
• Cucumber slices and fresh lavender stalks, for garnish 🥒

Classic Floral Cocktail Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Dry Shake (Foam): In a clean, empty shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters, and egg white. Secure the lid and vigorously dry-shake (without ice) for a full 30 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a rich, stable foam.
2. Wet Shake (Chill): Add 3 or 4 ice cubes and shake again until the mixture is well chilled and the ice has almost melted.
3. Strain & Top: Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled glass and top with club soda.
4. Garnish: Garnish with cucumber slices and fresh lavender stalks before serving.

More Classic Floral Cocktails

If you love the subtle elegance of the Cucumber Lavender Gin Fizz, here are a few more classic floral cocktails to try:

• Elderflower Spritz: A simple yet delicious mix of elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and soda water, garnished with a lemon twist.
• Rose Gin & Tonic: Add a few drops of rose water or rose-infused syrup to a classic gin & tonic for a delicate, fragrant twist.
• Lavender Martini: A sophisticated drink made by shaking gin with lavender syrup and a dash of dry vermouth.

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 tonic?

A Gin Fizz is a cocktail that uses gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. The "fizz" comes from the soda water, and the drink is often made with egg white to create a frothy head. A gin and tonic, on the other hand, is a simple highball drink made only with gin and tonic water.

What does cucumber lavender bitters taste like?

El Guapo™ Cucumber Lavender Bitters have a flavor profile that is both crisp and floral. The cucumber provides a clean, refreshing note, while the lavender adds a subtle, fragrant, and slightly sweet aroma. They are perfect for balancing spirits and adding a delicate complexity.