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Classic cocktail with gin, lemon juice, and soda
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Gin Fizz (150 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 80 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.3 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 9 mg of Vitamin C covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Gin Fizz is a classic American cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water. The gin, citrus and sweetener are shaken with ice, then topped with soda for a lively, lightly foaming drink. Recipes vary, especially in how much sweetener they use.
Its crisp, tart flavour and sparkling texture suit warm weather, aperitif hour or a relaxed brunch. It is commonly served cold in a tall glass, often with a lemon garnish; olives or savoury snacks make an easy pairing. Nutritionally, most of its energy comes from alcohol and added sugar, with no fibre or meaningful protein. If you prefer a less sweet drink, ask for less syrup and let the lemon’s brightness come through.
Selected: 100 g
80
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
5mg · 1% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
2mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 80 calories in 100 g:
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NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
A Gin Fizz tastes bright, citrusy, lightly sweet, and fizzy, with the gin’s botanical notes underneath. Fresh lemon gives it a sharper edge, while the soda water keeps it lighter than a shaken cocktail served without bubbles.
A Gin Fizz is made by shaking gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup with ice, then straining the mixture and topping it with soda water. Add the soda last and stir gently so the drink stays lively.
A classic Gin Fizz contains gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. Some versions also include egg white for a creamy foam, but it is optional and not part of every recipe.
A Gin Fizz is traditionally served strained into a chilled glass, often without ice, while a Tom Collins is usually poured over ice in a tall glass. Both combine gin, lemon, sugar, and soda, so their flavors are similar.
No, a Gin Fizz does not need egg white. It is an optional addition that creates a thicker, silkier foam; without it, the cocktail is still a classic fizz made with gin, citrus, sugar, and soda.
A Gin Fizz is shaken before the soda is added to chill and combine the gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Shaking the carbonated water would make it lose its bubbles, so it goes into the glass afterward.
You can, but tonic water changes the drink: it adds a bitter quinine taste and often extra sweetness. Soda water is the traditional choice because it adds fizz without competing with the lemon and gin.
Yes, bottled lemon juice can be used in a Gin Fizz, but freshly squeezed juice usually tastes brighter and less flat. Use the same amount called for in your recipe, then adjust the sugar syrup to balance the tartness.
A Gin Fizz is commonly served in a chilled highball or other tall glass with room for its foam and soda. Some classic presentations use a shorter, stemmed glass; the important point is leaving space at the top.
You can mix the gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup ahead and keep the mixture chilled, but do not add the soda until serving. The bubbles fade quickly, and a version with egg white is best shaken and served fresh.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.