Cocktail recipe

Fitzgerald recipe.

Fitzgerald is bright, tart and clean without feeling thin, with Gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

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Fitzgerald

Description

Fitzgerald should feel intentional from the first sip, not like a random mixture poured over ice. The sour structure gives the drink its discipline: spirit for weight, citrus for energy and sweetness for shape. Gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters should feel bright and deliberate, with the tart edge making the flavour pop rather than vanish.

The best version tastes alive, not merely acidic; it should leave a clean finish and make the next sip feel inviting.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Gin
  • 30 ml lemon juice (fresh)
  • 15 ml Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 piece lemon juice (twist, optional)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker Fine Mesh Strainer

Instructions

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist if using and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 16% ABV 2.4 units Ice Mocktail option
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