🍋Gin Sour with a Nordic twist

Gin Sour – fresh cocktail with lemon and birch

Gin Sour a fresh and smooth classic with an elegant citrus character. The fluffy foam from the egg white meets tart lemon and juniper notes from the gin – topped with a birch leaf for a hint of Swedish forest.

Ingredients

  • 5 cl gin
  • 3 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cl sugar syrup (1:1)
  • 2 cl egg white
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slice and birch leaf for garnish

Approach

  1. Shake all ingredients without ice for 10 seconds (dry shake).
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously for another 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon and a birch leaf.

Equipment

Flavor profile & serving tips

Citrusy, creamy and lightly floral, the Gin Sour is an excellent aperitif when you want to impress with something simple yet sophisticated.

Background to the Gin Sour

The gin sour is a classic cocktail that dates back to the 19th century, specifically to 1862 when it appeared in Jerry Thomas's book "The Bartender's Guide." It's a variation of the broader "sour" family of drinks, which traditionally consists of spirits, lemon juice, and sugar. The gin sour is a simple combination of gin, lemon juice, and sugar, and can be made even more complex with ingredients like egg whites or bitters, according to the Diageo Bar Academy and The Nosey Chef .

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