Morning Glory Fizz recipe
A legendary 19th-century Scotch reviver balancing malt, citrus, and anise aromatics.
Method: Shake and strain ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 5 min ·
Difficulty: Advanced ·
Family: The Daiquiri Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blended Scotch whisky (A lively, grain-forward blend)
- 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 3/4 oz Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 1 large Egg white (From a fresh egg, pasteurized if preferred)
- 3 dashes Absinthe (Provides herbal anise complexity)
- 2 oz Club soda (Chilled, to top)
How to make a Morning Glory Fizz
- Combine the blended Scotch whisky, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and absinthe in a shaker without ice.
- Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build a rich, velvety texture.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake hard again for 15 seconds to thoroughly chill and dilute the mixture.
- Strain the liquid into a chilled fizz glass or highball glass without ice.
- Top gently with chilled club soda to create a towering, stable foam head and serve immediately.
Garnish
Fresh citrus peel, if desired
Pro tip
Measure carefully, keep the dilution controlled, and serve Morning Glory Fizz as soon as it is cold and balanced.
History of the Morning Glory Fizz
First published in Jerry Thomas's 1887 edition of The Bar-Tender's Guide, the Morning Glory Fizz belongs to the golden age of American saloon culture. Though originally intended as a hangover cure or morning reviver, it established itself as a masterpiece of the fizz family, uniquely bridging robust Scotch whisky with aromatic absinthe.
Flavour profile
Boozy, Herbal, Citrus, Sweet
Variations
- Highland Morning — Substitute honey syrup for simple syrup and add a dash of orange bitters.
- Irish Glory — Replace blended Scotch whisky with Irish whiskey and add an anise liqueur modifier.
- Spiced Glory — Infuse the simple syrup with cracked cardamom and cinnamon bark for winter warmth.
Practise making the Morning Glory Fizz in the free Virtual Bar game.