Citrus-Blossom Gin Fizz
A refreshing and elegant cocktail that combines the botanical notes of gin with citrus flavors, orange blossom water, and a creamy, frothy texture. This sophisticated drink is garnished with fresh nutmeg and optional lemon verbena for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- •2 cups water
- •2 cups sugar
- •1 tablespoon loosely packed fresh lemon verbena leaves (optional)
- •1 whole orange
- •1 whole lemon
- •2 teaspoons orange-flower water*
- •6 cups ice cubes, divided
- •½ cup gin, divided
- •½ cup whipping cream, divided
- •4 large large egg whites, divided
- •4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- •1 pinch Freshly ground nutmeg
- •1 sprig Fresh lemon verbena sprigs (optional)
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Mix 2 cups water, sugar, and lemon verbena, if desired, in medium saucepan. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (colored part) from orange and lemon; add peel to saucepan. Bring sugar mixture to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in orange-flower water. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
20 min
- 2.
Combine 6 tablespoons syrup, 3 cups ice, 1/4 cup gin, 1/4 cup cream, 2 egg whites, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in blender. Blend until smooth and foamy. Divide among 4 glasses. Repeat with 6 tablespoons syrup and remaining ice, gin, cream, egg whites, and juice. Sprinkle drinks with nutmeg; garnish with lemon verbena sprigs, if desired.
10 min
- 3.
**Market tip:**Lemon verbena is sold at nurseries and some farmers' markets. *A flavoring extract; available in the liquor aisle or baking section of some supermarkets and at liquor stores.
