Lavender-Honey Gin Sour
A floral and subtly sweet gin cocktail brightened with fresh lemon and a smooth honey finish. This recipe, ready in about 8 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 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 gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz lavender honey syrup (1:1 honey, water + lavender buds)
- 1 egg white
- 1 sprig (for garnish) lavender sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with no ice. Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz lavender honey syrup, and 1 egg white.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white (dry shake).
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker, then shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by resting a fresh lavender sprig gently on the foam surface for aroma and visual appeal.
