Herb-Infused Gin Sour with Thyme and Lemon

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A delicate gin sour brightened with fresh lemon juice and fragrant thyme, delivering a balanced herbal citrus experience. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup (1:1) 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 140 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker without ice, combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, and 1 egg white.
  2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and infuse the thyme.
  3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker until halfway full and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove thyme bits and ice shards.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh thyme sprig and a thin lemon wheel on the rim.

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