Honey Cardamom Gin Sour
A delicate gin sour featuring fragrant cardamom and natural honey sweetness balanced with fresh lemon juice. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey and 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 170 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 honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 crushed cardamom pods
- 1 egg white
- enough for shaker ice cubes
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly crush 2 cardamom pods and place in a cocktail shaker with 2 oz gin and 0.75 oz honey syrup. Muddle gently to infuse cardamom flavor.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz fresh lemon juice and 1 egg white to the shaker, then dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to ensure smooth texture.
- Step 5: Express a lemon twist over the surface, twisting to release oils, then rest it on the rim as garnish.
