This Grape Gin Fizz brings a fruity twist to the traditional gin fizz, by adding fresh grape and a homemade grape syrup. This cocktail offers a refreshing sip that’s both sophisticated and easy to make.
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❤️Why you will love this recipe
- Simple to Make: This cocktail comes together in just a few steps, making it a fantastic choice for both seasoned mixologists and beginners.
- Balanced Sweetness: The fresh grapes and grape syrup add a natural sweetness that complements the gin without overpowering it. You can even add a bit of honey or maple syrup for an extra sweet touch!
- Versatile for Any Occasion: Whether it’s brunch, happy hour, or a relaxed evening, the Grape Gin Fizz suits any setting.
- Mocktail Option: Simply leave out the gin, and you’ll have a refreshing grape fizz that everyone can enjoy.
- Beautiful Colors: The grape syrup makes this drink look really pretty with rose and white layers. Perfect to serve to guests.
If you enjoy this refreshing cocktail, you should also try my Lavender French 75 or Elderflower Gin Cocktail recipes for more easy, flavorful cocktails!
🥣Equipment
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this drink successfully:
- Cocktail Shaker: For mixing and chilling the ingredients.
- Muddler: Essential for breaking down the grapes and releasing their juice.
- Jigger: A small measuring tool for accurately portioning the gin, lemon juice, and syrup. If you don’t have one, a small measuring cup or even a tablespoon will work as an alternative.
- Strainer: To keep grape skins and pulp out of your drink.
- Highball or Collins Glass: Ideal for serving gin fizzes, as they hold the ice, mixer, and fizz beautifully.
📝The Ingredients
Here’s a quick look at the ingredients you’ll need to make a Grape Gin Fizz:
- Gin: Choose an unflavored gin that lets the grape and lemon flavors shine.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed is best for a bright, natural acidity.
- Grapes: Go for ripe, sweet grapes to balance the tartness.
- Grape Syrup: Use a homemade or store-bought syrup. Adds concentrated grape sweetness and deepens the fruit flavor. Even a grape jam would work here.
- Sparkling Water: Gives the fizz! Use a plain or lightly flavored sparkling water for a gentle bubble.
- Honey or Maple Syrup (optional): Adds extra sweetness if your grapes are not sweet enough.
👩🏻🍳How to make a Grape Gin Fizz
Here is a quick overview of the recipe steps. Please read the recipe card for the full instructions.
- Muddle Ingredients: Add gin, lemon juice, grape syrup, and grapes to a shaker. Muddle the grapes until juicy.
- Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously to chill.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Pour in the sparkling water, stir gently, and enjoy!
🍸 What Glass to Use for a Gin Fizz
A highball glass or Collins glass is ideal for a gin fizz. These tall glasses accommodate the ice and fizzy mixer, allowing room for the cocktail to blend without spilling. Their height also showcases the drink’s beautiful color and bubbles. If you don’t have a highball glass, a similar tall glass will also work well.
🍴Serving suggestions
This Grape Gin Fizz is versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways:
- Citrus Accent: Add a thin lemon wheel to the rim of your glass for extra zest.
- Classic Garnish: Add a few fresh grapes on a cocktail stick for a charming garnish.
- Herbal Twist: Try a sprig of rosemary or thyme to add a subtle herbal aroma.
- Add Spice: Infuse the syrup with a cinnamon stick or use cinnamon spiced gin for a little spice.
🥄Storage
While best enjoyed fresh, you can store any leftover grape gin mixture in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just shake again with ice before serving and top with fresh sparkling water.
💭Frequently asked questions
Yes, vodka or a light white rum would also work well with the grape and lemon flavors.
Add honey or maple syrup to the shaker before mixing, as suggested in the notes.
You can prepare the grape-gin mixture ahead, but add sparkling water only when ready to serve so it stays carbonated.
Plain or lightly flavored sparkling water works best, allowing the grape and lemon flavors to stand out.
Yes, but the fresh grapes add a more natural flavor and texture that’s ideal for this recipe.
An unflavored gin with citrus notes complements the grape and lemon well, but any good quality gin will work.
The syrup adds depth, but you can use extra grapes and a bit more honey or sugar if needed.
Absolutely! Scale up the ingredients and mix in a pitcher.
Omit the gin for a refreshing grape and lemon fizz mocktail.
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📖 Recipe
Grape Gin Fizz
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Muddler
- Strainer
- Highball or Collins Glass
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin (unflavored)
- 30 ml Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 4 Grapes
- 20 ml Grape Syrup
- Sparkling Water (for topping)
- Ice
- Honey or Maple Syrup (optional, see notes)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, grape syrup, and grapes.60 ml Gin, 30 ml Lemon Juice, 4 Grapes, 20 ml Grape Syrup
- Use a muddler to gently crush the grapes, releasing their juice and infusing the gin mixture with fresh grape flavor.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well-chilled.Add extra sweetener and shake again if the drink is not sweet enough.Ice, Honey or Maple Syrup
- Strain the mixture into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice.Ice
- Top with sparkling water, pouring gently to preserve the bubbles.Sparkling Water
- Stir briefly to combine, then garnish with fresh grapes or a lemon wheel if desired. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Extra Sweetness: If your grapes are not sweet enough simply add some honey or maple syrup to the shaker.
- Mocktail Version: Simply omit the gin and add more sparkling water.
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