Barsys
Gridiron Fizz
About
The Gridiron Fizz cocktail is made for momentum. Light, fast, and refreshing, it’s the kind of drink you can keep in hand from kickoff to the final whistle without feeling weighed down. Bulleit Bourbon provides a solid, spicy backbone, while fresh lemon juice brings sharpness and lift. Orgeat adds a subtle almond richness that softens the bourbon’s edge without stealing the spotlight.
Finished with club soda, the drink opens up into a crisp, effervescent highball that stays refreshing even as the ice melts. It’s not sweet, not heavy, and definitely not precious. The Gridiron Fizz is built for loud rooms, long games, and repeat pours - clean, balanced, and easy to love.
Shaken or Stirred? Built. This one stays simple. Building over ice keeps the drink lively and preserves the soda’s fizz.
What You'll Need
For one Gridiron Fizz Cocktail:
- 1.5 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz orgeat
- Ice Cube
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Lemon wheel and Club soda (to top)
Pro Tip: Use fresh lemon juice - bottled juice flattens the brightness and dulls the fizz.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
- Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, and orgeat directly over the ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Using Barsys Cocktail Machine?
Barsys 360 AI Cocktail Machine is ideal for the Gridiron Fizz cocktail. Load the bourbon, lemon juice, and orgeat, let Barsys pour the base perfectly over ice, then finish with soda and garnish. Fast, clean, and ready for another round.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Highballs fall apart quickly when ratios are not balanced. Barsys keeps the bourbon bold, the lemon sharp, and the orgeat subtle - so the Gridiron Fizz cocktail stays crisp and balanced instead of getting sour or syrupy.
Sip Setting
Gridiron Fizz Cocktail is perfect for game day, backyard watch parties, or any time you need a refreshing bourbon drink that won’t slow you down.
Garnish Game
A simple lemon wheel keeps things bright and classic. No distractions - just clean aroma and color.
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FAQs
What is the Gridiron Fizz cocktail?
A bourbon highball made with lemon juice, orgeat, and club soda.
Is this cocktail sweet?
No. The orgeat adds body, not sugar-forward sweetness.
Can I make this drink lighter?
Yes. Add extra soda for a more session-style pour.
Is this good for batching?
Batch the bourbon, lemon, and orgeat. Add soda per glass.
Can Barsys make this cocktail?
Absolutely. Barsys handles the base perfectly - just top with soda and enjoy.