The Gin Fizz , with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water, is first recorded in 1876. Ever since, it has been the most popular of the fizzes, both unmodified and with various additions, such as egg whites (for a Silver Fizz) or fresh berries. See fizz and Ramos Gin Fizz.
Recipe: In a cocktail shaker, stir 5 ml sugar and 15 ml lemon juice; add 60 ml gin (London dry or Old Tom) and shake well with ice. Strain into a chilled tall glass (240–300 ml) and top with chilled sparkling water. Stir briefly.
By: David Wondrich