Italian Fizz Recipe
FRESH, CLEAN & COOLING
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Ingredients
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For the cocktail
To top / garnish
Method
For the cocktail
- 1
Muddle
Place the 3 thin cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Add the simple syrup and gently muddle 6–8 times to release cucumber oils and juice without pulverizing—aim for fragrant release, not pulp.
- 2
Build
Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and Campari to the shaker. Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice.
- 3
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is well chilled (this both chills and dilutes slightly).
To top / garnish
- 4
Strain & top
Double-strain the shaken mixture into a chilled Collins or highball glass filled with fresh ice (use a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to remove cucumber bits). Top with about 2 oz chilled club soda, pouring gently to preserve effervescence.
- 5