Citrus Gin Fizz Fix

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • July 01, 2026

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A photo of the Citrus Gin Fizz Fix cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Triple Sec, Fresh pressed pineapple juice, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

  • 1.00 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
  • 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

Directions

  • Add ice to shaker
  • Add all ingredients to shaker
  • Shake well with ice
  • Fill martini glass with crushed ice
  • Strain mixture into glass over crushed ice
  • Stir drink with ice using bar spoon
  • Garnish with lemon slice
  • Serve with straws

Cocktail Description

The Citrus Gin Fizz Fix delivers a bright, tropical punch that makes you wonder why gin and pineapple don't hang out together more often.

This refreshing sipper builds on the classic gin fizz template but swaps out the usual suspects for a sunnier flavor profile, combining London dry gin's juniper backbone with sweet pineapple juice, tart lemon, orange-scented triple sec, and cane syrup for a rounded sweetness. The result tastes like a sophisticated tiki drink that traded its rum passport for gin, offering floral botanicals alongside citrus and tropical fruit notes. It's surprisingly easy to make as long as you're willing to fresh-press your pineapple juice—bottled stuff works in a pinch, but fresh makes all the difference. The crushed ice and churning technique creates a frosty, slushy texture that makes this perfect for poolside afternoons, backyard barbecues, or any moment when you want something cold and fruity without veering into overly sweet territory. Serve it alongside grilled shrimp skewers, fish tacos, or spicy Thai cuisine where the gin's botanicals and pineapple's sweetness can stand up to bold flavors. The lemon slice garnish adds a final citrus flourish to what's essentially sunshine in a martini glass.