Blackberry Sage Gin Sour
A fragrant and tangy cocktail that marries juicy blackberries with earthy sage for a sophisticated, garden-inspired sip. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, blackberry syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz blackberry syrup
- 1 large egg white
- 2 fresh sage leaves
- as needed ice cubes
- 3 pieces fresh blackberries
- 1 sage leaf
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add 3/4 oz blackberry syrup, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 2 oz gin, 1 large egg white, and 2 fresh sage leaves.
- Step 2: Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and infuse sage.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again for 15 seconds until chilled and frothy.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and sage bits.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering 3 fresh blackberries on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim, then gently slap a fresh sage leaf between your palms and float it on top.








