The Fitzgerald, a gin-based cocktail named after F. Scott Fitzgerald, has recently gained popularity. It is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters, similar to a Gin Gimlet. Cocktail expert Dale DeGroff created the Fitzgerald in the 1990s and included it in his book The Craft of the Cocktail. Variations exist, such as the Fitzgerald Collins explored by Peter Suderman, who praised its complex flavor. The drink's name reflects the Jazz Age, but Fitzgerald's personal struggles with alcoholism add a layer of complexity to its historical context.
The Oaxaca Old Fashioned (no. 34) is a tequila-mezcal variation of the classic cocktail, while the Fitzgerald (no. 44) is a gin drink named for F. Scott Fitzgerald.
In a 2024 recipe, the Fitzgerald combines gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters, resembling a Gin Gimlet with room for variations.
Peter Suderman's exploration of turning the Fitzgerald into a Fitzgerald Collins showcases its "moody and complex" flavor, contributing to its increasing popularity globally.
Despite its celebratory name, Fitzgerald's association brings a dissonance as he struggled with alcoholism, prompting analysis of its influence on his work.
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