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Merry Widow Fizz

Classic/vintage

3.8 9 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Sloe gin liqueur
1 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Orange juice
1 barspoon Powdered sugar
Egg white
3 oz Soda water

How to make

Serve in a highball (max 10oz/300ml)

  1. 1 SHAKE first 5 ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker
  2. 2 DRY SHAKE (without ice) and strain into chilled glass (no ice)
  3. 3 TOP with soda.

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History

Rich berry is balanced by citrus and soda fizz. Egg white provides a lasting, thick foam.

This recipe is adapted from Stan Jones' 1977 book, Jones' Complete Bar Guide. --- MERRY WIDOW FIZZ Prepare in a tall glass. Shake together: 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz orange juice 1 tsp sugar 1 egg white 1-1/2 oz sloe gin Fill with soda and ice.