Grapefruit and Sage Gin Fizz
A gin fizz is similar to a classic Tom Collins, but with a creamy egg white top. In this version, we use juicy, in-season ruby red grapefruit juice for a blush tint and a beyond-easy homemade sage syrup. A cocktail shaker is a must for this recipe, as it's the only way to get that frothy top. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can skip the egg white; however, the creamy top is what makes this drink so unique. When choosing your gin, look for something botanical, but not too juniper-heavy. We like the clean taste of Hendrick’s or St. George gin—they don’t overpower the grapefruit and complement the hint of sage from the simple syrup.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces club soda
- 3 ounces freshly squeeze ruby red grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces gin (preferably Hendrick’s)
- ¾ ounce Sage Simple Syrup (see Notes for recipe)
- 1 large egg white (about 1 ounce)
- 3 ice cubes
- Small sage leave for garnish
Instructions
- Add the club soda to a Collin’s or Fizz glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the grapefruit juice, gin, Sage Simple Syrup, and egg white. Cover and shake for 10 seconds. (Careful here—make sure you are holding the lid of your cocktail shaker on tight! Sometimes it helps to hold a kitchen towel over the top, too.) Add the ice cubes, then cover and shake very well until frothy, about 30 seconds. Strain into the glass and top with a small sage leaf. Drink right away.
Notes
View recipe for Sage Simple Syrup here.
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