Morning Glory Fizz

A classic Scotch fizz with an absinthe rinse, soda top, and aquafaba foam. A refreshing, low-effort highball-style drink with an intriguing anise note from the absinthe.

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5m Prep

5m Total

1 Servings

cocktail whiskey scotch fizz absinthe aquafaba vegan shaken soda foam

Ingredients

22 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
22 ml simple syrup
60 ml blended Scotch whisky
22 ml aquafaba (chickpea liquid or reconstituted aquafaba powder)
rinse absinthe (to coat the inside of the glass)
90 ml soda water (to top)
1 piece lemon twist (for garnish) optional

Steps

1

Rinse a 9oz highball glass with absinthe using an atomizer, coating the entire interior evenly. Set aside.

Tip: Use a lower-volume (~9oz) highball glass to avoid over-diluting the cocktail when topping with soda water.

~1 min
2

Add lemon juice, simple syrup, blended Scotch, and aquafaba to a cocktail shaker without ice.

~1 min
3

Dry shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the aquafaba and build foam.

~1 min
4

Add ice and shake again until well chilled.

Tip: Make sure everything is very cold — fizzes are served without ice in the glass, so temperature is key.

~1 min
5

Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon twist.

~1 min

Nutrition (per serving)

190

Calories

Protein

18g

Carbs

Cultural Context

The Morning Glory Fizz is a classic cocktail in the fizz family — shaken drinks topped with soda water. Unlike Ramos Gin Fizz-style drinks, this version does not produce a dramatic pillar of foam. The absinthe rinse adds an aromatic anise layer that bridges the lemon and Scotch. Aquafaba (chickpea liquid) works as a vegan egg white substitute, lending nuttiness and texture.