Gin Sour
- Glass
- Coupe
- Difficulty
- Medium
- ABV
- ~20%
Ingredients
- 2 ozgin60 ml
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice22 ml
- ¾ ozsimple syrup22 ml
- 1egg white
Instructions
Combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Dry shake for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and a dash of Angostura on the foam.
Sips & Tips
Technique
The dry shake creates a silky foam. Gin's botanicals shine through the citrus and egg white beautifully. Use a London Dry for the most classic expression.
Balance
The egg white adds body and a velvety texture that makes the gin's botanicals feel more integrated. Lemon works better than lime here — it's brighter and more complementary.
History
Variations
Elderflower Gin Sour
Replace simple syrup with St-Germain for a floral, sophisticated upgrade.
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Gin Sour
Glass: Coupe | Difficulty: Medium | ABV: ~20%
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
Instructions
Combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Dry shake for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and a dash of Angostura on the foam.