Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald has a citrusy, herbal, slightly sweet, aromatic, smooth flavor profile. A sophisticated gin sour enhanced with Angostura bitters, creating a perfect balance of botanical complexity and citrus brightness. This classic cocktail offers a refined twist on the traditional sour formula with its distinctive pink hue and aromatic finish.

A Fitzgerald requires 5 ingredients: Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Egg White.

A Fitzgerald takes about 5 minutes to prepare and is considered medium difficulty.

A Fitzgerald is traditionally served in a coupe, garnished with Lemon twist and optional dash of Angostura bitters on foam.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Fitzgerald by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Fitzgerald emerged from the craft cocktail renaissance of the early 2000s, though its exact origins remain somewhat mysterious—fitting for a drink named after one of literature's most enigmatic figures. Some cocktail historians credit bartender Dale DeGroff with popularizing this variation, while others trace it to the creative minds behind influential cocktail programs in New York and San Francisco. The cocktail draws clear inspiration from the classic Gin Sour but distinguishes itself through the addition of Angostura bitters, which not only provides the drink's characteristic pink color but also adds layers of spice and complexity. The name pays homage to F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose era of prohibition-defying cocktail culture and literary brilliance mirrors the drink's own sophisticated rebellion against the ordinary. Today, the Fitzgerald has earned its place in the pantheon of modern classics, representing the perfect marriage of historical inspiration and contemporary craftsmanship.