Raspberry Gin Sour Recipe
The Raspberry Gin Sour is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail that combines the floral notes of gin with the tartness of fresh raspberries and lemon juice. Enhanced by a silky foam made from egg white or a vegan aquafaba alternative, this drink offers a smooth texture and a beautiful presentation, perfect for a sophisticated gathering or a relaxing evening.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 6–8 fresh raspberries
- 1 egg white or 1 oz aquafaba (for a vegan alternative)
- Ice for shaking and chilling
For Garnish (Optional)
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Fresh raspberries or a lemon twist
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Place your serving glass in the freezer to ensure your cocktail remains refreshingly cold when served.
- Muddle Raspberries and Syrup: In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh raspberries with simple syrup. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the raspberries until they become a juicy pulp, which will infuse the syrup with vibrant raspberry flavor.
- Add Liquids and Egg White: Pour the gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and egg white (or aquafaba for a vegan version) into the shaker. Avoid adding ice at this stage to allow proper emulsification of the egg white.
- Dry Shake: Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. This dry shake is essential to create a rich, frothy foam from the egg white that gives the cocktail its smooth texture.
- Shake with Ice: Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker and shake again for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels cold. This chills and dilutes the cocktail to perfection.
- Double Strain: Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the cocktail into your chilled glass while removing raspberry seeds and pulp, resulting in a silky smooth drink.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish your cocktail by adding a few fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick or a lemon twist on top. Optionally, add a dash of Angostura bitters onto the foam to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute egg white with aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas).
- Double straining is important to achieve a smooth texture without raspberry seeds.
- If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste.
- Using fresh lemon juice is crucial for the perfect balance of tartness.
- Ensure the glass is well chilled to keep the cocktail cold longer.
- Handle the egg white safely by using the freshest eggs or pasteurized egg whites if preferred.
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