Gin Sour
The simplest gin cocktail there is.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 60 mlGin
- 25 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 20 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 1Egg white (optional)Use a fresh egg. Shaking it without ice first makes the foam.
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Gin Sour
- If using egg white: shake everything without ice for 10 seconds first.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake hard for 12 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Garnish: Lemon twist