Raspberry Gin Fizz
This Raspberry Gin Fizz is a great cocktail for a summer holiday, like 4th of July or Labor Day. The colors are vibrant and you can make them in a large batch to serve at a barbecue.
Servings: 2 cocktail
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 4 ounces gin
- 2 ounces lemon juice
- 2 ounces soda water or tonic water
- Ice cubes
- Raspberries for garnish
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the raspberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is bubbly. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Put the syrup through a sieve to remove the solids. Chill to room temperature. You can keep the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make two cocktails, pour the raspberry syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add the gin and lemon juice. Shake to combine.
- Fill two tumblers with ice. Pour half the contents of the shaker into each glass. Top with tonic/soda water, a few raspberries, and a sprig of mint for garnish. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg