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!
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.
August 24, 2020
Awwww amazing, love a gin cocktail
August 29, 2020
Glad you enjoyed reading!
August 24, 2020
Looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
August 31, 2020
Thank you! 🙂
August 24, 2020
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
August 31, 2020
Glad I could help! Let me know what you think if you do try it out 🙂
August 24, 2020
I’ve never been a gin drinker but this cocktail looks so good! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
August 28, 2020
Thanks Lucy! It’s so refreshing and has a little bit of sweetness to it as well x
August 24, 2020
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 🙂
September 1, 2020
It’s a super easy cocktail to make! Making my own gin was such a cool experience, I’d love to do it again 🙂
August 24, 2020
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
September 3, 2020
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
August 24, 2020
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. 🙂
August 28, 2020
The bottle is so unique isn’t it! Sounds like a plan, let me know what you think if you do try it x
August 25, 2020
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 ✨ exquisitely.me
September 1, 2020
Aw thank you so much! It’s really straight forward, not too fiddly at all 🙂 Oooh mint would be great with it!
August 25, 2020
wow this looks so nyumm. perfect for summer!
September 1, 2020
Thank you! It definitely is 🙂
August 25, 2020
I’m not a gin lover and rarely drink alcohol, however I love refreshing zesty drinks with lemon flavours! This looks really tasty!
September 1, 2020
It’s super refreshing and the lemon definitely adds a zesty flavour 🙂
August 25, 2020
I love that bottle! I’m such a sucker for good packaging. This sounds yummy!
September 1, 2020
It’s so cool isn’t it! 🙂
August 25, 2020
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
September 3, 2020
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
August 25, 2020
Mmmmm, very tempting blog post 😉
August 26, 2020
Haha glad you liked it!
August 27, 2020
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
September 5, 2020
Hahaha honestly blogging and cocktail making are my two main hobbies now :’)
August 27, 2020
Ooh this looks lovely!
I think I’d really enjoy this ☺️
I love the actual bottle too!
Love Lozza x
http://girlygabble.com
September 5, 2020
The bottle is so cute isn’t it! Let me know if you do try it 🙂
August 27, 2020
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
September 5, 2020
Thanks so much! 🙂
August 27, 2020
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,
September 6, 2020
I hope you enjoy trying it out for yourself! 🙂
August 29, 2020
Gin is my favourite! This looks great!
Amber – The Unpredicted Page
September 6, 2020
It’s so lovely! 🙂
August 29, 2020
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
September 6, 2020
I’ll have to try out some rhubarb gin cocktails and share them on here! 🙂
September 2, 2020
I’ve never heard of this gin before, the cocktail sounds delicious!
September 10, 2020
It was a really lovely gin! It went perfectly in the fizz as well 🙂
September 3, 2020
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
September 10, 2020
So glad you’re enjoying them! I love building up a collection of spirits, it’s so satisfying having everything in stock 🙂
September 3, 2020
Oooh this looks really nice! I’m loving gin at the moment 🙂
September 6, 2020
It’s really light and refreshing – perfect for this time of year 🙂
September 4, 2020
Oooh okay this looks absolutely delicious! I would love to try one of them!
https://www.emilyclareskinner.com
September 13, 2020
It’s so lovely! 🙂
September 15, 2020
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
September 24, 2020
It’s super light and delicious! Definitely one for a gin lover 🙂
September 19, 2020
I’m not a drinker at all but this actually looks so amazing and yummy!
🌿 Marissa Belle × marsybun.com 🌿
September 24, 2020
It’s such a light cocktail but still has a lovely flavour to it too 🙂