Cocktail Recipe du Jour: Electric Current Fizz

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Miriam Zelinsky

Hey guys!

With Memorial Day weekend around the corner (!!!), prime hangover season has begun. Is it just me or do hangovers seem to come more frequently and be worse than they used to?

Anyway, Alex and I did a day trip to Philly a few months ago. As we were leaving our favorite bar, (The Ranstead Room), and after sipping delicious cocktails with many different infused alcohols and muddled goodies, I made some sort of remark about how I'll feel these drinks the next day. The bartender didn't miss a beat and quickly whipped up his favorite hangover specialty: the Electric Current Fizz, an obscure cocktail from the 1800s that has started making a comeback.

I looked at the raw, runny, egg yolk doused in Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce in a shot glass and the tall, foamy, light cocktail in a highball glass he handed to me. No way. Period. Not happening.

"Bottoms up," the bartender said. He instructed me to first eat the egg yolk, breaking it in my mouth and then chugging the fizz – much like a Boilermaker – you want to down it before it separates!

Here goes nothing.

It was good. REALLY good. I love savory and spicy drinks anyway so the egg yolk with the hot sauce was great followed by the light, refreshing lemon fizzy drink. I could get used to this. And as promised, no hangover the next day.

Move over Irish Carbombs/Boilermakers – the Electric Current Fizz is here to stay.

Below is the recipe – remember, there's always a risk of foodborne illness so please be mindful if you're making this at home or having it out.

Cheers, guys!

Miriam

What You'll Need:

2 ounces dry gin

1 ounce fresh lemon juice

1/2 ounce sugar or simple syrup

1 egg

Soda water

Tabasco

Worcestershire Sauce