Rosemary Gin Sour with Lavender Honey
A fragrant gin sour featuring fresh lemon juice, lavender-infused honey syrup, and a herbal rosemary accent for a garden-fresh finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, egg white (optional) 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 lavender honey syrup (1:1 honey to water with lavender)
- 1 egg white (optional)
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: If using egg white, first perform a dry shake: add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz lavender honey syrup, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes filling the shaker halfway and shake again vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by gently bruising a fresh rosemary sprig to release its oils and resting it across the rim of the glass.








