Sparkling Violet Gin Sour
A floral gin sour with a hint of violet and a lively sparkling finish, perfect for an elegant evening. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, violet syrup 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 210 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz violet syrup
- 1 small egg white
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 edible violet flower
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz violet syrup, and 1 small egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker until it is 3/4 full, then shake again for 15 seconds until frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Carefully top with 2 oz sparkling wine without stirring to preserve the bubbles.
- Step 6: Garnish by floating a single edible violet flower on the foam surface.
