Fresh Herb Gin Sour with Lavender Honey
A refreshing gin sour that balances bright citrus, floral lavender honey, and fresh herbaceous notes. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, lavender honey 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 160 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz lavender honey syrup
- 1 egg white
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 1 lemon wheel
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz lavender honey syrup, and 1 egg white to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 4: Add ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 5: Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 6: Garnish by placing a fresh thyme sprig and a thin lemon wheel floating on the surface.






