Citrus-Shaken Gin Sour with Honeyed Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

A bright and herbal twist on the classic gin sour, combining fresh citrus juices with honey and thyme for a refreshing balance. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together London dry gin, fresh lemon juice, 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 "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 London dry gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
• 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 1 small egg white
• as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz London dry gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, 1 small egg white, and 1 fresh thyme sprig to a cocktail shaker without ice.
2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and thyme.
3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again hard for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosted.
4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled coupe glass to remove thyme bits and ice shards.
5. Step 5: Garnish by lightly bruising a fresh thyme sprig and resting it across the rim, then express a thin lemon twist over the surface, twisting to release oils.