Herb-Infused Gin Sour with Rosemary and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A bright and herbaceous gin sour featuring fresh rosemary and lemon, balanced by a silky egg white foam. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) 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 165 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
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
• 1 large egg white
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a shaker without ice, combine 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, and 1 large egg white.
2. Step 2: Dry shake (shake vigorously without ice) for 20 seconds to emulsify and create foam.
3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker, then shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
5. Step 5: Lightly slap the rosemary sprig between hands to release oils, then rest it delicately on the foam as garnish.
6. Step 6: Optionally, express a thin lemon peel over the surface and discard.