Royal Gin Fizz

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson

Ingredients

• 1 egg white from 1 small egg
• 1/4 cup gin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• Champagne or sparkling wine, to taste
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Place the egg white, gin, lemon juice, and Simple Syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until frothy and cold, and strain into a tall, skinny glass. Top with Champagne and serve.

Simple Syrup:

In a small saucepan, simmer sugar and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool, and store in the refrigerator.