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Raspberry Gin Fizz

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This raspberry gin fizz is a sweet, tart and bubbly gin cocktail. It’s made with a homemade raspberry syrup from real raspberries for the most powerful raspberry flavor.

A raspberry gin fizz served in a Collins glass, on a white marble table.

This raspberry fizz is a variation of the classic gin fizz recipe. For other fruity gin cocktails, try this mango gin cocktail, this pomegranate gin cocktail, this blueberry gin cocktail, or this kiwi gin fizz.

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  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Raspberry Gin Fizz vs Raspberry Gin Sour
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • Equipment
  • Step By Step Instructions
  • Expert Tips
  • Recipe FAQs
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It has the best raspberry flavor! Instead of muddled raspberries, this cocktail is made with raspberry simple syrup – from real raspberries, so it has the most powerful raspberry taste.
  • You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, so this drink can be enjoyed any time of the year.
  • It is a simple cocktail to prepare but looks elegant when served, making it perfect for a party.
A raspberry gin sour served in a coupe glass, garnished with fresh raspberries.

Raspberry Gin Fizz vs Raspberry Gin Sour

A raspberry gin fizz and a raspberry gin sour are very similar drinks and you can easily use this recipe to make one or the other.

Both gin fizzes and gin sours are made with an egg white, giving the drink a frothy, foamy top. They both contain gin, lemon juice – and in this case – raspberry simple syrup. 

However, only a gin fizz contains soda water. A raspberry gin sour is a flatter cocktail. 

The other difference is the type of glass they are served in. A raspberry gin fizz is served in a Collins glass whereas a raspberry gin sour is served in a coupe glass. But really, you can use whatever type of cocktail glass you want!

Ingredients & Substitutions

The ingredients needed to make the cocktail.
  • Gin: Any type of gin will work. Use your favorite or whatever you have on hand. If you have raspberry gin, you can use that, but it is not necessary for this cocktail. Use vodka as a substitute for gin.
  • Raspberries: Raspberries are used to make the raspberry syrup, as well as for optional garnish. You can use either fresh or frozen raspberries for the syrup. Fresh raspberries work best for the garnish.
  • Sugar & Water: Granulated sugar and water are heated together with the raspberries to make the syrup that will flavor the drink.
  • Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a tartness that balances out the sweet raspberry syrup. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. As a substitute, use freshly squeezed lime juice.
  • Egg White: The egg white will create a foamy, frothy top to the gin fizz without affecting the taste. If you don't like the idea of consuming raw egg whites, or for a vegan alternative, use aquafaba instead. Aquafaba is the liquid on top of a can of chickpeas.

Equipment

You will need the following equipment for this gin cocktail:

  • A small saucepan to make the raspberry syrup in.
  • A strainer to separate out the raspberry chunks from the syrup.
  • A cocktail shaker to make the drink in.
  • Collins glasses or coupe glasses to serve the cocktail in.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the raspberries, sugar and water to a saucepan. 

A process photo illustrating step 1.

Step 2: Heat the saucepan on medium to high heat, stirring occasionally. Use a fork to mash the raspberries, allowing them to release their juices. Continue to heat for 5 to 7 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved.

A process photo illustrating step 2.

Step 3: Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the stove and pass the syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Discard the raspberry chunks. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using or storing.

A process photo illustrating step 3.

Step 4: Add the gin, raspberry syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake well for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake for another 15 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass. Top with club soda.

A process photo illustrating step 4.

Expert Tips

  • Shake without ice first. For best results, shake this cocktail twice. The first time, don’t add any ice. This is called “dry shaking” and it allows the ingredients to emulsify, making an extra frothy, foamy top.
  • Make a large batch of raspberry syrup. To save time, make a large batch of raspberry simple syrup in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Serve in chilled glasses. For a gin fizz or gin sour made with an egg white, serve the drink without ice in a chilled glass. If you choose to leave out the egg white or aquafaba foam top, serve on the rocks (over ice).

Recipe FAQs

What other drinks can I make with raspberry syrup?

You can use this raspberry syrup to make a bourbon raspberry cocktail, a raspberry martini, or a raspberry moscow mule. See the full raspberry simple syrup recipe for more ideas.

Do I have to use an egg white?

No. You can use 1 to 2 tablespoons of aquafaba instead, or leave out the egg white altogether. Instead, serve the cocktail over ice and top up with extra club soda.

Can I use store bought raspberry syrup?

Yes, you can use a store bought raspberry syrup, however the flavor will be more artificial than the homemade one.

Can I make this a Chambord gin fizz?

Yes. You can replace the raspberry simple syrup with Chambord for a Chambord gin cocktail.

Overhead view of a raspberry gin cocktail topped with a frothy egg white foam and raspberries.
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A raspberry gin fizz served in a Collins glass, garnished with fresh raspberries.

Raspberry Gin Fizz


  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This raspberry gin fizz is a sweet, tart and bubbly gin cocktail. Made with a homemade raspberry syrup from real raspberries for the most powerful raspberry flavor.


Ingredients

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  • Raspberry Simple Syrup:
    • ⅓ cup raspberries
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup water
  • Raspberry Gin Fizz:
    • 1 ½ oz gin
    • 1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
    • ¾ oz raspberry simple syrup
    • 1 egg white*
    • 3 oz club soda

Instructions

Raspberry Simple Syrup:

  1. Heat the raspberries, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium to high heat. Stir occasionally. Use a fork to break down the raspberries, releasing their juices.
  2. Continue to heat the syrup for another 5 to 7 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Once dissolved, remove the syrup from the stove and pass it through a fine mesh sieve to remove the raspberry chunks.
  4. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using in the cocktail.

 

Raspberry Gin Fizz:

  1. Add the gin, lemon juice, raspberry simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake well for 20 seconds.
  2. Add in a handful of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
  3. Strain and pour into a chilled Collins or coupe glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve.

Notes

  • *As a substitute for an egg white, use 1 to 2 tablespoon of aquafaba (the liquid on top of a can of chickpeas).
  • Store leftover raspberry simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks. For more ideas on how to use leftover syrup, see the full raspberry syrup recipe.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 187
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 64mg
  • Fat: 0.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.6g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 3.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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