Herbal Gin Rosemary Sour
A bright gin sour enhanced with fresh rosemary and lemon, delivering a fragrant herbal kick and balanced tartness. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, rosemary simple 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 165 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 lemon juice
- 0.75 oz rosemary simple syrup
- 1 (about 0.75 oz) egg white
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Dry shake (no ice) 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz rosemary simple syrup, and 1 egg white in a cocktail shaker vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify.
- Step 2: Add ice cubes to the shaker, then shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and egg white clumps.
- Step 4: Garnish by lightly bruising 1 fresh rosemary sprig and resting it on the rim to release its aroma.
