Cream Fizz

Pro tips

• Chill your glass before pouring to keep the drink cold and help the cream float stay distinct.
• Use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled for better flavor balance with the gin and cream.
• Pour the cream very slowly over the back of a barspoon to achieve a clean, defined float rather than mixing it in.
• Shake vigorously with ice for 10-15 seconds to properly chill and integrate the powdered sugar before straining.

Substitutions

• Light cream → heavy cream (richer, denser float)
• Gin → vodka (smoother, less botanical)
• Powdered sugar → simple syrup (easier to incorporate, slightly thinner mouthfeel)

Storage & make-ahead

This is a cocktail best served immediately after preparation; do not store.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · bar spoon · highball or fizz glass · jigger

What does a Cream Fizz taste like?

Tart and sweet from the lemon and sugar, balanced by the botanical gin, with a smooth, creamy finish from the cream float.

Do you shake or stir a Cream Fizz?

Shake the gin, lemon juice, and powdered sugar with ice, then strain into a glass and gently float the cream on top.

Can you make a Cream Fizz without cream?

Yes, omit the cream for a classic Gin Fizz, or substitute with egg white for a Silky Gin Fizz.

What glassware do you use for a Cream Fizz?

A highball or fizz glass works best to showcase the cream layer and provide room for the drink's volume.

How do you float cream on a cocktail?

Pour the cream slowly over the back of a bar spoon held just above the drink's surface so it settles gently on top.