Celebrating spring this year with a new family, I have been delightfully initiated into their traditions. A Gin Fizz is their way to start the morning and I can’t complain. With a hint of nutmeg to spice up this creamy cold refreshment, it is like a spring time egg nog. An IBA official Gin Fizz uses gin (of course), fresh lemon juice, soda water, and gomme syrup. Our Gin Fizz gets creamier with Haagan-Dazs Vanilla ice cream, equal parts orange juice to set the morning right, nutmeg to spice it up, and sprite to give it the sweet fizz it needs. The classics are a great place to start but where this family has taken this drink is a whole new dimension of deliciousness.
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Springtime Gin Fizz
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
A classic taken to a whole new dimension of deliciousness for the springtime holidays.
Ingredients
- 5 oz. (150 g) Haagan-Dazs Vanilla ice cream
- 4 oz. (120 ml) Sprite
- 4 oz. (120 ml) orange juice
- 4 oz. (120 ml) Hendrick's Gin
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 1/2 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg, plus garnis
- 2 cups (480 ml) ice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into blender.
- Blend till smooth.
- Pour into individual glasses and grate fresh nutmeg over top as garnish.
- Enjoy & repeat responsibly!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 350
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this gin fizz differ from the classic IBA Gin Fizz?
The IBA official Gin Fizz uses gin, fresh lemon juice, soda water, and gomme syrup. My family version replaces that lemon-soda base with Haagen-Dazs Vanilla ice cream (5 oz / 150 g), Sprite, and orange juice, then adds ½ tsp of fresh grated nutmeg — making it closer to a creamy spring eggnog than a classic fizz.
Why is fresh-grated nutmeg used rather than pre-ground?
I use ½ tsp of fresh grated nutmeg blended in, plus extra grated over each glass as garnish. Freshly grated nutmeg is significantly more aromatic than pre-ground — its volatile oils haven’t had time to dissipate, which is why I use it as both a flavor element and a visible finishing garnish.
Love this cocktail!
Gin fizz is one of my favorite cocktails.
This turned out incredible, making tonight again!
Oh yeah, this is awesome!