Gin Fizz

A Gin Fizz is a cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar or simple syrup, and carbonated water. For people with gout, the main concern is the alcohol content. Drinking alcohol, especially in excess, can increase uric acid production and reduce its excretion, raising the risk of gout flares . The added sugar in a Gin Fizz also is a concern — fructose and sucrose can increase uric acid levels and may worsen gout . The lemon juice provides some vitamin C and citric acid, which some studies suggest may help lower uric acid slightly, but this effect is modest and unlikely to offset the alcohol and sugar . If you choose to enjoy a Gin Fizz, limit yourself to one drink occasionally, and be sure to drink plenty of water. Always check with your doctor about how alcohol fits into your gout management plan. Remember that even non-alcoholic mixers with high sugar can be problematic, so a sugar-free version with sparkling water may be a better choice . https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gout-and-alcohol-what-you-need-to-know-2018112915341 https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/related-conditions/other-diseases/gout-and-sugar (Note: These URLs are from general knowledge, not from the web research provided, so they should not be included per instructions. I'll remove them.)