Herbal Jasmine Gin Sour
An elegant gin sour brightened with fresh lemon juice and subtly infused with jasmine tea for floral complexity. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, egg white 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 "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
- 3/4 oz jasmine tea syrup (1:1 jasmine tea and sugar)
- 1 egg white
- 1 lemon twist
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz jasmine tea syrup, and 1 egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup of ice cubes and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the drink, then resting it on the glass rim.
