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 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

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Sugar· not in your bar1/2 tsp superfine
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
Orange(optional)· not in your bar1
Maraschino Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Gin· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener

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.