Light, refreshing and absolutely delicious. If you’re on the lookout for a new gin cocktail to try out this week then my gin fizz using Professors Club’s gin could be just what you need. This post includes an item that was gifted to me (marked with an asterisk) as well as affiliate links. All opinions are of course my own.
My Gin Renaissance
In recent months I’ve found myself having a bit of a gin renaissance. For years I was the biggest fan of gin, but then it hit a point where whenever I had an alcoholic drink it was always gin. And as everything does when you have it all the time, gin became a bit boring to me. So for a while I switched over to darker spirits like whiskey and rum, with gin becoming more of a ‘has-every-now-and-then’ drink for me. That was until, however, I decided to give it another go; opting for a fruity rhubarb gin to ease myself back in. One sip and I’d fallen in love with gin all over again. Now that I’m firmly aboard the gin train again, it’s about time that I start experimenting with the spirit in some cocktails. Which brings me to the gin fizz.
Equipment
Cocktail shaker
Martini glass
Ingredients
50ml Professors Club Secret Garden Gin*
25ml lemon juice
2 tsp sugar syrup
Soda water
Slice of lemon
Plenty of crushed ice
How To Make A Gin Fizz With Professors Club Gin
My favourite thing about this cocktail is how lovely and light it is, and that’s down to the gin that I’ve used in it. There are so many different gins out there at the moment and it really does make a huge difference what gin you choose to use in your drinks. For this cocktail I’ve gone for one of Professors Club’s new limited edition gins; the Secret Garden Gin*. Light, smooth and super summery, the Secret Garden Gin* is the latest release from Afterthought Spirits Co. ‘Twisted’ with lavender, mint and hibiscus it’s a super refreshing gin perfect for enjoying this Summer. They recommend pairing it with fresh orange juice and a lime wedge but I have to say it goes perfectly with a classic Fever Tree Tonic as well. And of course I love it in this gin fizz!
The new limited edition range consists of three flavours, a Pink Gin, a Summer Dry Gin (that’s lovely and lemony) and the Secret Garden Gin*, all of which are 42% ABV. As if the gins themselves aren’t delicious enough, each of the bottles are designed by Wade ceramics in a unique ‘twisted’ shape that I think anyone would be happy to have in their drinks cupboard. I may or may not have put my bottles on full display (they’re just so pretty!).
Method
Fill half of your martini glass with crushed ice (to chill).
Fill half to three-quarters of your cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
Add the gin, sugar syrup and lemon juice into your shaker. Pop the lid on and shake the ingredients together.
Remove the crushed ice from your martini glass and pour in the mixed drink.
Top up the cocktail with soda water.
Add a slice of lemon to the top of your drink.
Serve and enjoy!
Fruiss Sugar Syrup
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Professors Club Secret Garden
Have you ever tried a gin fizz before? What do you think of the sound of the new gins from Professors Club? Let me know in the comments. And if you fancy trying out a bottle of one of Professors Club’s new gins then you can pick up a bottle directly from Afterthought Spirits here.
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Something else you might like: Cocktail Hour: Rosé Spritz.
Awwww amazing, love a gin cocktail
Glad you enjoyed reading!
Looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! 🙂
Only recently I started experimenting with gin, so this is great timing. I’ll give your recipe a try. Thanks!
–Sue
http://www.susanberkkoch.com/blog
Glad I could help! Let me know what you think if you do try it out 🙂
I’ve never been a gin drinker but this cocktail looks so good! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thanks Lucy! It’s so refreshing and has a little bit of sweetness to it as well x
Oooh I haven’t tried a gin fizz before but looks like a good one since I have lots of gins in. Also so cool that you made your own gin I’d love to try that 🙂
It’s a super easy cocktail to make! Making my own gin was such a cool experience, I’d love to do it again 🙂
I really thought your intro was going to say that you’d found a new hobby of drinking and I was fully prepared to praise you for living your best life 😂. This is exactly the kind of drink I order when I’m not sure what I want, I love anything with lemon/ citrus flavours when it comes to cocktails x
Hahaha definitely not a new hobby of mine but that’d be very much on brand :’) I know exactly what you mean, it’s become my go-to for when I don’t know what to make for myself x
This looks like a divine mix, and I would definitely be saving that bottle! The name and the brand are both delightful and, though I have never had a gin fizz before, it is something I will be trying! I actually have some gin in my freezer. 🙂
The bottle is so unique isn’t it! Sounds like a plan, let me know what you think if you do try it x
It is so cool that you got to do collabs with alcohol companies hehe. You can never go wrong with gin. I like that this cocktail is pretty much straight forward. Mmmm I know it would be great with some mint too!! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Glad you liked it overall.
Nancy ✨
Aw thank you so much! It’s really straight forward, not too fiddly at all 🙂 Oooh mint would be great with it!
wow this looks so nyumm. perfect for summer!
Thank you! It definitely is 🙂
I’m not a gin lover and rarely drink alcohol, however I love refreshing zesty drinks with lemon flavours! This looks really tasty!
It’s super refreshing and the lemon definitely adds a zesty flavour 🙂
I love that bottle! I’m such a sucker for good packaging. This sounds yummy!
It’s so cool isn’t it! 🙂
Ooo this sounds so refreshing. I do like the tang of a gin fizz. I also love the sound of that gin, I may just have to sample a bottle or two!
By the way, loving the cocktail making sessions you are having. Nothing wrong with a good cocktail!
Aimsy xoxo
Aimsy’s Antics
It definitely is refreshing! Both the Secret Garden and the Summer Dry gins were amazing, although the Secret Garden gin has the edge for me 🙂 Glad you’re enjoying the cocktail series! x
Mmmmm, very tempting blog post 😉
Haha glad you liked it!
Omg this is the kind of hobby I want to pick up too…super fun! haha
Never tried but I’ve got to!
http://www.fashionradi.com
Hahaha honestly blogging and cocktail making are my two main hobbies now :’)
Ooh this looks lovely!
I think I’d really enjoy this ☺️
I love the actual bottle too!
Love Lozza x
http://girlygabble.com
The bottle is so cute isn’t it! Let me know if you do try it 🙂
These photos look amazing. I don’t drink but thanks for sharing. Seems like you really enjoyed the drinks!
Laila
http://www.lailanblog.blogspot.co.uk
Thanks so much! 🙂
Brilliant! I didn’t have a drink yesterday but I’m due for one later today. I love a great gin and this looks fabulous too. This is a must try! Thanks for sharing,
I hope you enjoy trying it out for yourself! 🙂
Gin is my favourite! This looks great!
Amber – The Unpredicted Page
It’s so lovely! 🙂
I love gin so this sounds right up my street!! I love a rhubarb gin too, I’d love to see any cocktails that incorporates that as well! x
I’ll have to try out some rhubarb gin cocktails and share them on here! 🙂
I’ve never heard of this gin before, the cocktail sounds delicious!
It was a really lovely gin! It went perfectly in the fizz as well 🙂
I’m loving these cocktail posts! I also love making cocktails and am building my collection of spirits and syrups etc to use in them. This sounds fab, I love any cocktails with gin x
So glad you’re enjoying them! I love building up a collection of spirits, it’s so satisfying having everything in stock 🙂
Oooh this looks really nice! I’m loving gin at the moment 🙂
It’s really light and refreshing – perfect for this time of year 🙂
Oooh okay this looks absolutely delicious! I would love to try one of them!
https://www.emilyclareskinner.com
It’s so lovely! 🙂
This looks really yummy! I like gin so I think this would be a good drink to try! Thank you for sharing.
Lauren | http://www.bournemouthgirl.com
It’s super light and delicious! Definitely one for a gin lover 🙂
I’m not a drinker at all but this actually looks so amazing and yummy!
It’s such a light cocktail but still has a lovely flavour to it too 🙂
This looks lovely and delicious, I could definitely try something like this. Great post!
TheQuietGirl
http://www.quietgirlblog.com
Thank you so much! x
This sounds amazing and how beautiful is that bottle!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Its such a lovely bottle! X
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It look very nice.
http://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com
Thank you! 🙂 x