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Gin Fizz
Everyone has heard of this clean, refreshing cocktail, but few have experienced the real thing. The Gin Fizz is differentiated from a Gin Collins (properly...
Andre Derailleur
7th December 2025 at 09:58
So English to have a mixed drink without ice. Try that in the heat of an Australian summer!
20th March 2023 at 19:49
Gin lemonade. As simple as that. I made this two years ago with Bombay Sapphire, which was pine-ier than my favourite Beefeater.
31st October 2022 at 22:47
A very light, very refreshing cocktail. Has a "lemonade"-like flavor. Will definitely go on the "summer" rotation next year.
25th August 2022 at 15:57
This is great (and surprisingly light) summer drink when made with these specs. Apart from the strong ratios and the sweeter garnish, I don't see what makes it different from a Tom Collins though?
27th August 2022 at 08:12
The main difference is that a Fizz is served in a glass without ice (or with crushed ice) but a Collins is always over cubed/cracked ice. A Collins is also served in a 12oz - 14oaz glass while a Fizz is served in a Highball glass (max 10oz).