# Sloe Gin Fizz

A luminous ruby fizz that sharpens sweet-tart British sloe gin with fresh lemon and cold soda, leaving its fruit, kernel, and juniper character clear.

Strength: 10% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 60 ml [Sloe gin](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/sloe-gin.md)
- 30 ml [Fresh lemon juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lemon-juice.md)
- 5 ml [Simple syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/simple-syrup.md)
- 60 ml [Soda water](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/soda-water.md) — Use very cold, highly carbonated soda water.

## Glassware

Tall tumbler

## Garnish

- Lemon slice — Use one thin slice.

## Method

1. Chill a tall tumbler and the soda water thoroughly.
2. Shake the sloe gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup with cubed ice until cold.
3. Fine-strain into the chilled tumbler without ice.
4. Add the cold soda water and lift once gently from bottom to top with a bar spoon.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/sloe-gin-fizz
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/sloe-gin-fizz-33f187c2.webp
- Recipe source: https://cld.bz/4N9dm1i/36/