Citrus-Shaken Gin Sour with Honey and Rosemary

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A bright, balanced gin cocktail featuring fresh citrus, a touch of honey, and a hint of fragrant rosemary for an herbal twist. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and fresh orange juice 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker without ice, add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, 1 fresh rosemary sprig, and 0.5 oz egg white if using.
  2. Step 2: Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify and build foam.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim, then shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by gently slapping a small rosemary sprig between your hands to release aroma and resting it on the drink’s surface alongside a thin wheel of lemon on the rim.

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