Honey-Ginger Gin Sour
A bright and invigorating gin sour featuring the zing of fresh ginger and the smooth sweetness of honey syrup. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together London dry 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 190 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 London dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey-ginger syrup (1:1 honey and water infused with fresh ginger)
- 1 small egg white
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 piece lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz London dry gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey-ginger syrup, and 1 small egg white.
- Step 2: Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Step 5: Express a lemon twist over the surface, twisting to release aromatic oils, then rest it on the rim as garnish.
