A sloe gin fizz is a refreshing cocktail thats tart, sweet, citrusy, and bubbly.
What is Sloe?
Its slightly larger than a blueberry and belongs to the same family as plums.
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The flavor is plum-like, but they are very sour and bitter.
Most, but not all, sloe gin brands hail from England.
Haymans and Plymouth are brands available across the U.S. Sloe gin is traditionally steeped with baking spices, like cinnamon and cardamom.
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With those heady, warming flavors, its no wonder that its a drink especially enjoyed during the holidays.
you’re free to use fresh lime juice instead.
The zingy, floral notes of the lime pair very well with the sloe gin.
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In fact, I prefer it over lemon juice.
Try one of each and decide which you like best.
For 1 cocktail, use 1 egg white.
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Then, add ice and shake again to chill and properly dilute the cocktail.
If you are concerned about uncooked egg whites, use the pasteurized egg whites found in a carton.
you’ve got the option to find it near the eggs at your local grocery store.
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see to it they are just egg whites with no additives.
Aquafabais a great alternative to egg whites.
It should be roomy enough to accommodate the ice plus the rest of the ingredients.
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No need to worry about the jot down of iceany from your freezer will be just fine!
And the same simplicity goes for the garnish.
A simple lemon or lime wheel will hint to the citrus in the cocktail.
This is especially helpful when I make several using different citrus juice.
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Shake hard for 20 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a Collins glass and top with the sparkling water.
Garnish with the lemon wheel, if using, and serve.
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