Gin Sour
CLASSIC · GIN

Gin Sour

A classic sour built on gin's botanical backbone, brightened with fresh lemon and balanced with a touch of sweetness - simple, elegant, and endlessly refreshing.

Ingredients
Gin60 ml
Lemon Juice30 ml
Simple Syrup15 ml
Orange Slice
Maraschino Cherry
Glassware
Whiskey sour glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Cardamom · Honey · Juniper · Lemon

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Combine 60ml gin, 30ml fresh lemon juice, and 15ml simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into a chilled whiskey sour glass over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick.

From the Bartender

For a silkier, more classic presentation, add one egg white before shaking - dry shake first without ice to build the foam, then shake again with ice for the best texture and a beautiful frothy cap.

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