Classic Gin Sour
The gin sour is a classic sour cocktail that’s the perfect balance of lemon, gin and syrup! Top with an egg white foam for a frothy topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) gin
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup
- 1 egg white*
- For the garnish: Lemon strip, Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Add the gin, lemon juice, syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake for 15 seconds.
- Add the ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake again for 30 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a glass; the foam will collect at the top. Serve with or without ice. Garnish with bitters swirled into foam and lemon twist.
Notes
*Substitute 2 tablespoons aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas) for a vegan variation.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/gin-sour/
