Gin Fizzy

December 29, 2012

Those who know me well know that I have a terrible track record with New Year’s Eve. It most likely has to do with all the planning that starts back even before Christmas. Right after Thanksgiving people start asking about New Year’s plans. What are we doing? Where are we going? What am I wearing? AAAAHHHHH! Even thinking about it now is causing me stress.

And then on top of the culmination of stressful planning, throw in lots of bubbly booze and cocktails, and we have trouble. Lots of booze causes me to, what Kanye West calls, “suffer from realness.” Others may say I am just more prone to put my big ol’ size nine right in my mouth.

So, to avoid any of these issues this year (hopefully) Mike and I are parking our boo-tays at home and playing it safe.

I may be imbibing in a few of these gin fizzies. I love all the ginger in this cocktail. The bubbles are a plus too—so New Year’s Eve!

If you are hosting a shindig at your place, you can whip up this simple syrup the day before and let guests play around and make their own concoctions. It is an easy addition to spice up the normal bar repertoire.

This gingery gin fizzy also plays well with heavy appetizers. It cuts through the fat in the classy pigs in a blanket and would also go well with a nice warm spinach artichoke dip.

I hope the stress of this evening is not getting to you guys! If it is, do as I do. Plan on sitting on your butt at home, making fancy cocktails, making some fancy apps, and enjoying them while wearing your favorite pajamas.

Gin Fizzy

Course Cocktail
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Sarcastic Cooking

Ingredients

  • For the Ginger-Lime Simple Syrup:
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
  • ……………………..
  • For the Cocktail:
  • 1 Ounce Ginger-Lime Simple Syrup
  • 3 Ounces Gin
  • 16 Ounces Ginger Ale
  • Ice Cubes
  • Lime Slices for Garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the simple syrup, combine sugar, water, lime juice, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer while whisking. Simmer for four minutes. Strain mixture and cool.
  2. To make one cocktail, pour one ounce gin and one ounce simple syrup in the bottom of a glass. Stir well to combine. Add a few ice cubes. Pour in ginger ale and stir. Garnish with lime slice and a straw.

I will be back with another party pleasing beverage for you guys tomorrow!

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  • Anita at Hungry Couple
    December 30, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    This drink sounds yummy! Brian and I prefer to stay in on NYE, eat good food, partake in good cocktails and watch the revelers in Times Square freeze their butts off while we watch the ball drop from the warmth of our sofa. And if the cocktails should cause us to get a little frisky or sloppy or sleepy…well, that’s just fine! 🙂 Have a great new years!

  • Shut Up & Cook | The Attainable Gourmet
    December 30, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    I’m totally with you about New Years Eve. Usually a total bust. Gin is one of my favorites, so these sound delicious. Have you ever had a French 75? If not, betting you would like them. Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne. Love your blog!

  • Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen
    December 29, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I am so stealing the phrase “suffer from realness”! Love it.

    Have a happy new year, and enjoy your evening at home! I honestly wish that’s what I was doing 🙂