The Gin Fizz and its history

PANDA GIN FIZZ RECIPE

The Panda Gin Fizz is a fresh and sparkling cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling water.

Ingredients:
5 cl Panda Gin
3 cl fresh lemon juice
2 cl sugar syrup
Sparkling water
Ice cubes

Preparation: pour the Panda gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup into a shaker filled with ice. Shake, strain into a glass filled with ice, and top with sparkling water.

THE ORIGIN OF THE GIN FIZZ:

Around 1750, the Gin Fizz was born, a cocktail that would become one of the most popular drinks in the world. At that time, sailors were the most affected by vitamin C deficiency, which leads to scurvy (a potentially fatal disease). Admiral Nelson then had the idea of mixing gin with lemon to help prevent this disease among his men.

The remedy worked, and the concoction was so successful among sailors that they began faking the symptoms of scurvy just to be able to drink it. Even when on land, the sailors continued to consume this drink with some modifications, such as adding sugar and sparkling water. The Gin Fizz was therefore originally a therapeutic drink!

Today, the Gin Fizz is considered a classic cocktail and is widely consumed in bars around the world. It is often served at parties to celebrate special occasions, but it is interesting to remember that its origin is actually more humble. The Gin Fizz is a perfect example of how drinks can evolve over time, becoming a key element of drinking culture throughout the centuries.

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