Gin Sour

The Gin Sour cocktail is a bright and perfectly balanced classic. Combining gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, it creates a delightfully crisp, tart, and refreshing concoction. Shaken with ice and strained into a chilled glass, the result is a smooth and citrus-forward beverage with an invigorating finish. Garnished with a lemon wheel or a maraschino cherry, the Gin Sour is a timeless choice for those who appreciate a classic sour cocktail experience.

Difficulty:

Beginner

Serve:

Coupe or Rocks glass

Prepare time:

5 min.

Ingredients

2 oz Gin
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg White (optional, for a silky foam)
Lemon wheel or Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Ice

Method

Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker.
Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 10–15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
Fill the shaker with fresh ice.
Shake again for another 10–15 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass with fresh ice.
Garnish with a lemon wheel or a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.