Martha Stewart Bombay Fizz

Martha Stewart Bombay Fizz takes 7 minutes and just gin, fresh lime juice and seltzer to make a crisp, bubbly pitcher cocktail for six. This quick and easy gin cocktail recipe fits summer cookouts, patio parties and holiday gatherings, since you stir it all together in one pitcher.

Stir the lime juice, gin, simple syrup and salt together until everything is fully blended before the seltzer goes in. Skip that and the syrup settles in the bottom, so the first glasses taste sharp and the last ones turn too sweet.

Martha bases this drink on nimbu pani, a limeade popular in India, and a pinch of salt is what makes it taste so bright. A few drops of orange-blossom water add a delicate floral note, so it tastes like a fancy limeade with gin rather than a basic highball.

Martha Stewart Bombay Fizz

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Course: BeverageCuisine: American, IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

7

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

165

kcal

Chilled gin, lime juice and simple syrup are stirred together in a pitcher, then topped with seltzer for a light, crisp fizz. Poured over ice, it stays bubbly and refreshing from the first glass to the last.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
  

• 12 ounces gin, chilled
  

• 3/4 teaspoon orange-blossom water ( kalustyans.com ; optional)
  

• 3/4 cup Quick Simple Syrup
  

• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, preferably sea salt
  

• 24 ounces seltzer water, chilled
  

• Ice, for serving
  

• Lime rounds, for garnish
  

Directions

• Mix the base: Stir 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 12 ounces chilled gin, 3/4 teaspoon orange-blossom water, 3/4 cup simple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt in a pitcher. Keep stirring until everything is thoroughly combined, so the syrup doesn't sink to the bottom.
• Add the seltzer: Pour in 24 ounces chilled seltzer water slowly, since adding it all at once knocks out the bubbles. Then stir gently until it is just combined.
• Fill the glasses: Fill 6 glasses with ice, then divide the cocktail evenly among them. Top each with a few lime rounds for garnish.
• Serve right away: Serve immediately while the seltzer is still lively. The longer it sits, the flatter the fizz gets.

Tools for this recipe

• Bormioli Rocco glass pitcher with lid, Zulay metal lemon squeezer. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I make Bombay Fizz without orange-blossom water?

Yes, the recipe says it's optional, so leave it out if you don't have it. The drink is still bright and tart without it, and you only lose a faint floral note.

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

You can stir the lime juice, gin, orange-blossom water, simple syrup and salt together a few hours ahead and keep the pitcher in the fridge. Wait to add the seltzer until right before serving, because it goes flat quickly.

How do I make this drink without alcohol?

Leave out the gin and use a little extra seltzer in its place, or swap in a splash of tonic water. Taste it before serving, since without the gin you may want a bit more lime juice to keep it tart.

Can I use bottled lime juice instead of fresh?

Fresh juice from 2 to 3 limes tastes much cleaner, and it's what the recipe calls for. Bottled juice can taste flat or bitter, so use it only if you have no limes.

What's the most common mistake with this drink?

Adding the seltzer too fast or stirring it too hard is the big one, because both knock out the bubbles. Pour slowly and stir gently, and use well-chilled gin and seltzer so the ice doesn't melt and water it down.