Gin Fizz Cocktail

The gin fizz is playful, yet all grown up. Make sure to serve it icy cold.

Ingredients Serves 1
~ ice cubes
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon powdered sugar or Simple Syrup
3 ounces gin
~ club soda
l lemon slice for decoration
1 maraschino cherry

Directions
1. Place the lemon juice, sugar, and gin in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; Shake well.

2. Strain the mixture into a glass and add enough club soda to produce a good fizz.

3. Spear the lemon slice and maraschino cherry and place across the glass. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: Several minutes.

A Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful recipe.
source:
by: beyondwonderful.com