Gin Fizz

This classic mixed drink is much like a New Orleans Fizz. The Gin Fizz has a very light sour citrus flavor unlike the orange of the New Orleans version.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz gin
• dash of lemon or lime juice
• 1/2 tsp superfine sugar
• 1 oz sour mix
• 1 egg white (optional)
• soda water
  
• maraschino cherry for garnish

PREPARATION:

1. Pour the gin, juice, sugar, sour mix and egg white into a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously. More than usual if using the egg white to ensure it is mixed thoroughly with the other ingredients.
3. Strain into a chilled highball glass with ice cubes.
4. Top off with soda water.
5. Garnish with a cherry.

Glass guide--High ball glass

http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/gin_fizz.htm
http://www.foldedspace.org/weblog/2005/06/gin_fizz_illustrated.html (Tips)