Shaken Citrus-Gin Sour with Lavender Honey
A bright and floral gin sour enlivened by fresh citrus and sweet lavender honey, perfect for a refreshing afternoon. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 180 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 lavender honey syrup (1:1 honey to water infused with lavender)
- 1 egg white
- 2 drops angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz lavender honey syrup, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim, then shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to achieve a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Garnish by dropping 2 drops of Angostura bitters onto the foam and use a toothpick to create a decorative swirl pattern.
