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The Sloe Gin Fizz! This is such a fun “throw back” cocktail. It had its moment in the sun back in the 80s but I haven’t seen it on a cocktail menu in years. So, I dug up the recipe and here it is in all its glory. I can’t begin to tell you how many of these I had when hanging with friends. Yes, it is sugary and not a real strong drink but it comes with so many great memories, it had to be on the blog.

It’s easy to make once you track down the sloe gin and whip up the simple syrup (Which, by the way, can be used in all kinds of cocktails and will hold in the refrigerator indefinitely). If you don’t have a cocktail shaker you can always add all the ingredients to the glass and stir, then add the ice and then add the club soda to get a little fizz going. But the shaking gives it a nice foamy top and looks great when you serve it. (Think summer by the pool!)

To make the simple syrup, just put equal parts of water and sugar in a pot on the stove and bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar. Stir a few times. Remove from the heat and let cool. Then, refrigerate until you are ready to use it.

In a shaker, add ice, the sloe gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake vigoriously. Pour into a chilled glass with ice. Top with club soda to get fizzy and garnish with a lemon wheel. There you have it. Enjoy.

Other fun cocktails to try:

New Orlean’s Style Hurricane

Frose

Lemon Berry Freeze

Frozen Orange Aperol Spritz

Watermelon Rose Slushy

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Sloe Gin Fizz

A throwback cocktail from the eighties deserves a resurrection. A Sloe Gin Fizz is made with sloe gin, simple syrup, lemon and club soda. It is a fun cocktail.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

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Make the simple syrup. Add equal amounts of sugar and water and heat on the stovetop until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir occasionally. Put aside until cool and then refrigerate until ready to make your drink. You can mix ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water and you’ll have a nice supply for future drinks.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Put in the freezer to chill.
Place the ice in a cocktail shaker and add the sloe gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Cover the shaker with its top or another shaker and shake well to mix the liquids and chill them too. Strain into the prepared, chilled glass. Stir in the club soda and garnish with a slice of lemon.

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With over 10 years of restaurant experience, Diane has been cooking and developing recipes for over five years, focusing on real-food meals for two that are Weight Watchers-friendly and high in protein. A longtime WW member herself, she brings firsthand experience to every recipe — not just culinary technique, but the practical knowledge of someone who has navigated points, portions, and satisfaction for years. Her recipe for Lollipop Lamb Chops with Pistachio Pesto was selected as a KitchenAid contest winner and published in Taste of Home's "Innovate Your Plate" bookazine. She has developed recipes and created content for brands including Eggland's Best, Sprouts Market, ZenB Pasta, Flannery Beef, The Honey Jar and Marukan Vinegar. She has been cooking for two for 10 years and her recipes focus on well balanced meals that are healthy, protein-focused meals perfectly proportioned for two servings. Based in Southern California she loves fresh, seasonal produce and proteins that nourish the body and soul.