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Green Fizz

Green Fizz is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans sweet, citrus and herbal. Shaken and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 15.7% ABV and roughly 326 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15.7% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

326 kcalCalories
15.7%ABV
28.6gSugar
34.2gCarbs
1.83Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into Highball glass over two cubes of ice.Shaken
  2. Fill with carbonated water and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetCitrusHerbal

Supporting notes

BotanicalJuniperMint

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Powdered Sugar1.0 oz

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes
Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Juice Of A Lemon2.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Gin2.0 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Green Creme De Menthe1.0 oz

White Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes
White crème de menthe can replace green crème de menthe when the green color is not needed.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Green Fizz?
The Green Fizz is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.7%. A standard serving contains approximately 326 calories.
What does a Green Fizz taste like?
Green Fizz has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Citrus, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Green Fizz?
Green Fizz pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Green Fizz?
The Green Fizz has an ABV of approximately 15.7%. That's approximately 1.83 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 326 kcal, 28.6g sugar, 34.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Green Fizz typically served?
Green Fizz is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Green Fizz?
If you enjoy Green Fizz, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Green Fizz at home?
Yes. The Green Fizz uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Green Fizz with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.