Modern: White Birch Fizz

Name: Modern: White Birch Fizz
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces botanical gin; ¾ ounce apricot brandy; ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice; ½ ounce Honey Simple Syrup; ½ ounce egg white; Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
1
Drink

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

About

Named for Connecticut’s striking white birch trees, this cocktail reflects the state’s natural beauty and colonial heritage. Botanical gin and apricot brandy are a nod to New England’s orchards, while silky egg white and warming nutmeg evoke the cozy charm of historic taverns and autumn forests.

Ingredients

2 ounces botanical gin
¾ ounce apricot brandy
¾ o

Americas
United States
Connecticut
Drinks
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Autumn

Method

Add the gin, brandy, lemon juice, syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and continue to shake until well chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a grating of nutmeg.