Cranberry-Rosemary Gin Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-12 · Updated 2026-07-12

A tart and aromatic gin sour with vibrant cranberry notes and a piney rosemary finish, perfect for festive occasions. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together gin, cranberry juice (unsweetened), and fresh lemon 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 175 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.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened)
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz rosemary simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water infused with rosemary)
• 1 small egg white
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 rosemary sprig
• 3 berries fresh cranberries

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz rosemary simple syrup, and 1 small egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway, then shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and frothy.
4. Step 4: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and rosemary bits.
5. Step 5: Garnish by placing 3 fresh cranberries skewered on a rosemary sprig resting across the rim.