Alabama Fizz

Name: Alabama Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Juice of a Lemon; 1 tsp Powdered Sugar; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

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The Alabama Fizz is a classic gin-based fizz cocktail combining fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, and dry gin for a light, refreshing drink with natural citrus brightness and effervescence.

🏷️Equipment: highball glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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1/2 Juice of a Lemon
1 tsp Powdered Sugar
2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

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Instructions

1
Shake well with cracked ice and strain into highball glass over two ice cubes.
2
Fill with carbonated water.
3
Add two sprigs of fresh mint.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Fresh lemon juice is essential—bottled lemon juice will produce a flat, one-dimensional flavor.
Chill your glass before pouring to extend the drink's coldness and preserve carbonation.
Add soda water last and gently stir to avoid losing the fizz.
Use fine powdered sugar (not granulated) to ensure it dissolves completely without grittiness.

Substitutions

Powdered sugar → Simple syrup, 1/2 oz (dissolves instantly but adds liquid)
Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin → London Dry gin like Tanqueray or Beefeater (similar flavor profile)

Storage & make-ahead

This cocktail must be served immediately after mixing; do not store or refrigerate before serving.

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger or shot glass for measuring · bar spoon · highball or fizz glass

Common Questions

Do I need soda water or club soda for an Alabama Fizz?

Yes, the drink requires carbonated water (soda or club soda) added to the gin and lemon mixture to create the 'fizz' that defines the drink.

Can I make an Alabama Fizz without powdered sugar?

Powdered sugar dissolves instantly in the citrus and spirits, making it ideal. Simple syrup works as a substitute, though the texture and mouthfeel will differ slightly.

What gin works best for an Alabama Fizz?

Dry gin with balanced botanicals is traditional. Old Mr. Boston is listed in the recipe, but London Dry gins like Tanqueray or Beefeater are excellent alternatives.