Gin Fizz
The Gin Fizz is a classic, refreshing highball cocktail originating from the United States in the late 19th century. Its core ingredients are gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and chilled soda water, creating a light, effervescent, and balanced drink with a bright citrus flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a sugar-sweetened beverage, this drink is high in simple carbohydrates from the added sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving typically contains around 150-200 calories, almost entirely from alcohol and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Folate | 5 µg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Gin Fizz was a staple of American bar culture and is famous for its preparation method, which often involves a vigorous shake to create a frothy, airy texture. Nutritionally, its primary energy source is alcohol, which the body metabolizes differently than other macronutrients.
