Description
A bright and refreshing cocktail featuring gin, fresh raspberries, and lemon juice, shaken to perfection with egg white for a silky, frothy finish. This Classic Raspberry Gin Sour is a balance of tart and sweet in every sip.
Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz (London Dry works best) for a crisp, aromatic base.
- Fresh Raspberries: 6–8 berries to bring natural sweetness and color.
- Lemon Juice: ¾ oz freshly squeezed for bright acidity.
- Simple Syrup: ½ oz to balance tartness.
- Egg White: 1 to create that smooth, frothy texture.
- Ice Cubes: For shaking and chilling the cocktail.
- Fresh Raspberries or Lemon Zest: For garnish and presentation.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Chill your serving glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, add gin, raspberries, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Muddle raspberries gently.
- Prepare Your Shaker: Dry shake (no ice) for 20 seconds to build foam.
- Add Ice: Add ice cubes and shake again for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain: Double strain into the chilled glass to remove seeds.
- Garnish: Top with raspberries or a twist of lemon zest.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while the foam is fresh.
Notes
- Use aquafaba instead of egg white for a vegan option.
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best results.
- Double strain to achieve a silky smooth cocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raspberry gin sour, gin cocktail, raspberry cocktail, summer drinks, refreshing cocktails