Modern: Garden State Fizz

Name: Modern: Garden State Fizz
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ ounces craft gin, preferably from New Jersey; 1½ ounces craft gin, preferably from New Jersey; 1 ounce Cranberry Shrub; ¾ ounce fresh lime juice; ½ ounce Basil-Mint Simple Syrup; ½ ounce egg white; 1 ounce club soda or lime sparkling water; 1 ounce club soda or lime sparkling water; 1 small fresh basil or mint sprig, for garnish; 1 small fresh basil or mint sprig, for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
1
Drink

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

About

Celebrating New Jersey’s agricultural heritage, this bright, refreshing cocktail features tart cranberry shrub—an homage to the state’s historic cranberry bogs—and garden-fresh basil and mint. Paired with craft gin and a lively splash of tonic or sparkling wine, it’s a crisp, vibrant tribute to the Garden State’s bounty.

Ingredients

1½ ounces craft gin, preferably from New Jersey
1 ounce Cranberry Shrub

Americas
United States
New Jersey
Drinks
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, cranberry shrub, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and continue to shake until well chilled and frothy. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with the club soda. Garnish with the basil sprig and serve.