The Fizz is the lighter, longer cousin of the Sour — same citrus and sweetness, but shaken with egg white and topped with soda for a frothy, refreshing drink that works at any time of day. Here's the non-alcoholic version.
What You Need
- 2 oz No. 86 Non-Alcoholic Whiskey
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white (or 1 oz aquafaba for vegan version)
- 2 oz cold soda water
- Ice
- Tall glass (no ice in the finished drink)
How to Make It
- Combine No. 86, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker without ice. Dry shake for 15 seconds — this builds the foam.
- Add ice to the shaker. Shake hard for another 10 seconds.
- Double strain into a tall glass with no ice.
- Top with cold soda water, pouring slowly down the side. The foam will rise to the top — that's what you want.
- No garnish, or a small lemon wheel resting on the foam.
The Dry Shake
Shaking without ice first is what creates the foam. The egg white needs agitation and air to build structure — cold ice inhibits that process. Dry shake first, then add ice for the chill shake. Skip the dry shake and you get a flat, under-foamed drink.
Aquafaba Option
Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) works as an exact substitute for egg white. Use 1 oz in place of one egg white. The foam is slightly less stable but holds long enough to drink. No detectable chickpea flavor in the finished cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a Fizz and a Sour?
A Sour is shaken and served over ice, usually in a rocks glass. A Fizz is shaken with egg white and topped with soda, served without ice in a tall glass. The Fizz is lighter and more effervescent. Here's the Whiskey Sour recipe.
Can I make it without egg white?
Yes — skip the egg white and dry shake. You get a standard citrus fizz without the foam layer. It's still good, just less textural.
Why no ice in the finished glass?
A Fizz is traditionally served without ice so the soda stays carbonated longer and the foam sits cleanly on top. Ice would break up the foam layer and dilute the drink too quickly.
Light. Frothy. Refreshing.
No. 86 makes a whiskey fizz worth the extra shake — without the alcohol.
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Make this recipe with No. 86 non-alcoholic whiskey — built for cocktails like this one.