Raspberry Gin Sour
The Raspberry Gin Sour is a vibrant, tangy, and frothy cocktail that combines the botanical flavors of gin with the tart sweetness of raspberries and lemon.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 6-8 fresh raspberries
- 1 egg white or 1 oz aquafaba for a vegan alternative
- Ice for shaking and chilling
- Dash of Angostura bitters for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place your serving glass in the freezer to keep your cocktail refreshingly cold.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the raspberries and simple syrup. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the raspberries into a juicy pulp.
- Pour in the gin, lemon juice, and egg white (or aquafaba). Do not add ice yet.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. This step helps emulsify the egg white and create a thick foam.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker, then shake for another 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, double strain the cocktail into your chilled glass to remove raspberry seeds and create a smooth texture.
- Top with a few fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick or a lemon twist.
- Optionally, add a dash of Angostura bitters to the foam for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
Tips for Success
- Use fresh, high-quality raspberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust simple syrup to taste based on your sweetness preference.
- Experiment with different types of gin for unique flavor profiles.
- For the ultimate foam, don’t skip the dry shake step!