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Fitzgerald
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Fitzgerald was created by Dale DeGroff at New York's Rainbow Room and named after F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's a Gin Fix template made with bourbon — a whiskey sour with the critical addition of Angostura bitters, which transforms it from a straightforward sweet-and-sour into something more complex, herbally bitter, and interesting. The bitters don't just season the drink; they change its fundamental character, the way a pinch of salt changes a dessert. Simple and elegant, the Fitzgerald is a cocktail that proves how far you can go with four quality ingredients.
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, simple syrup, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel.