What ingredients do I need for Gin Sour?

To make Gin Sour, you need: 1/2 tsp superfine Sugar, 1 Orange, 1 Maraschino Cherry, 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Lemon Juice.

How do I make Gin Sour?

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake well. Strain into a sour glass and garnish with the orange slice and the cherry.

What glass should I use for Gin Sour?

Gin Sour is traditionally served in a Coupe.

Is Gin Sour an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Gin Sour is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Gin Sour?

Gin Sour has an alcohol content of about 19.5% ABV.

How many calories are in Gin Sour?

Gin Sour contains approximately 180 calories per serving.

Gin Sour

Name: Gin Sour
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp superfine Sugar; 1 Orange; 1 Maraschino Cherry; 2 oz Gin; 1 oz Lemon Juice

Gin shaken with fresh lemon and superfine sugar, garnished with orange and cherry. Clean, juniper-lifted and tart to the last sip.

19.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Sugar1/2 tsp superfine
Orange(optional)1
Maraschino Cherry(optional)1
Gin2 oz
Lemon Juice1 oz

Instructions

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, lemon juice, and sugar.
Shake well.
Strain into a sour glass and garnish with the orange slice and the cherry.

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