Herb-Infused Gin Sour with Elderflower and Lemon

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A bright and floral gin sour cocktail enhanced with elderflower liqueur and fresh lemon juice, delivering a balanced tangy and sweet profile. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, elderflower liqueur, 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 190 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker without ice, combine 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 large egg white. Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify.
  2. Step 2: Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 20 seconds until the mixture is chilled and frothy.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with 1 fresh thyme sprig placed gently on top for an aromatic finish.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately and enjoy the herbal and floral notes balanced with citrus sharpness.

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