Herbal Gin and Grapefruit Sour
A tangy and aromatic sour combining fresh grapefruit juice with botanical gin and a hint of rosemary. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together gin, fresh grapefruit juice, 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 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
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 small egg white
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1 small egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by lightly bruising 1 fresh rosemary sprig to release oils and resting it gently on the frothy surface, then add 1 grapefruit twist on the rim.






