Diamond Fizz
A gin fizz topped with Champagne instead of soda.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Gin
- 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 40 ml gin into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
Tip
Strain into the flute, then top slowly. The wine foams up fast.
About the Diamond Fizz
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Diamond Fizz FAQ
What's in a Diamond Fizz?
40 ml gin, 20 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Diamond Fizz?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Diamond Fizz?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Diamond Fizz in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
