Empire Fizz recipe
An effervescent modern masterpiece uniting crisp botanical gin, lush lychee, bright citrus, and sparkling prosecco.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Chilled champagne flute ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Modern Classics Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Lychee Liqueur
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz Prosecco, chilled
How to make a Empire Fizz
- Add the London Dry Gin, lychee liqueur, and fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for approximately 10 to 12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Fine-strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute.
- Top gently with chilled prosecco to create a delicate, effervescent crown.
- Garnish with a skewered lychee fruit and a pristine lemon twist.
Garnish
Skewered lychee fruit and a pristine lemon twist
Pro tip
Ensure the prosecco is ice-cold before topping to maintain maximum carbonation and crisp effervescence.
History of the Empire Fizz
The Empire Fizz emerged in contemporary speakeasy lounges as a refined evolution of traditional champagne and gin fizzes. It blends classic botanical spirits with aromatic exotic fruits to satisfy modern palates seeking sophisticated effervescence.
Flavour profile
Floral, Citrusy, Effervescent, Sweet-Tart
Variations
- Empress Empire Fizz — Substitute indigo-hued Empress 1908 gin for a mesmerizing color-changing visual effect.
- Tropical Empire Fizz — Replace lychee liqueur with passion fruit liqueur for a brighter, more exotic tartness.
- Empire French 75 Twist — Omit lychee liqueur and increase gin slightly, substituting champagne for prosecco for a classic French 75 hybrid profile.
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