Sip on this effortless Sloe Gin Fizz recipe to elevate your evening! With its blend of sloe gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of club soda, this cocktail is the epitome of refreshment.
Prep time: 1 minute minute
Mixing time: 1 minute minute
- 2 oz Sloe Gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Club soda - to top
- Lemon slice and cherry - for garnish, optional
Highball Glass
Measuring Jigger
Shaker
Strainer
Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
Shake Ingredients: In the shaker, combine ½ oz simple syrup, 1 oz lemon juice, and 2 oz Sloe Gin.
Shake: Ice up the shaker and shake well.
Strain: Strain the mixture into your highball glass.
Top with Soda: Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.
Garnish: Add a lemon slice and a cherry for garnish.
Substitutes:
- Sloe Gin: If you can't find sloe gin, use regular gin and add a splash of blackcurrant or blackberry liqueur for that fruity note. I've done this, and it's a great workaround.
- Lemon Juice: Lime juice works if you're out of a lemon. It changes the flavor profile but still tastes great.
- Simple Syrup: If you're out of simple syrup, you can dissolve sugar in hot water to make your own. I've also used honey for a different kind of sweetness.
Making a Pitcher:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of sloe gin, 8 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, top with club soda, garnish with a lemon slice or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Sloe Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic blackcurrant or blackberry syrup.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup: Ensure your syrup doesn't contain honey or other animal-derived products. Stick to a sugar and water mixture.
- Proceed As Usual: After confirming your vegan ingredients, follow the original steps to enjoy a vegan version.