「Gin Fizz」

Ingredients and amounts

• 30-40ml gin
• 1 can club soda
• 1 lemon
• 30-40g 1:1 simple syrup
• 100g ice cubes
• Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cut the lemon in half (cut perpendicular to the stem end). Slice one round from one half and set aside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cut the remaining half into quarters and juice them using a hand juicer. Set the juice aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Choose a clear glass, preferably 350-400ml capacity.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place 100g ice cubes in the glass.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Pour in 30-40ml gin.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add 20ml lemon juice (add more if you prefer it sourer).

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add 30-40g simple syrup.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Stir well with a spoon.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Place the reserved lemon slice in the glass.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Slowly pour club soda along the inside of the glass until full (do not pour over ice to avoid losing carbonation).

11. 11

    Step 11

    Gently lift and lower the spoon to stir (do not stir in circles to avoid losing carbonation).

12. 12

    Step 12

    Garnish with fresh herbs on the surface (optional).

13. 13

    Step 13

    If using a shaker, replace steps 2-6 with: Pour ice, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker. Shake well.

14. 14

    Step 14

    Strain the shaken mixture into the glass (if the ice is too crushed, strain it out and add fresh ice).