Gin Sour
Nguyên liệu
- Gin 2 oz
- Lemon Juice 1 oz
- Sugar 1/2 tsp superfine
- Orange 1
- Maraschino cherry 1
Hướng dẫn
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.
The Gin Sour is a foundational cocktail combining gin with fresh lemon juice and sugar shaken over ice and served in a sour glass, garnished with an orange slice and maraschino cherry. It is the gin expression of the classic Sour template — spirit, citrus, sweetener — one of the earliest and most universal cocktail formulas. The sour's tart-sweet-botanical balance makes it enduringly popular.
History & Origins
The Sour category is one of the oldest and most foundational cocktail families, with recipes documented in American bartending guides from the mid-19th century. Jerry Thomas included gin sour variants in his 1862 'Bar-Tender's Guide,' establishing the formula. The gin sour's close relationship to the Gimlet and the Gin Daisy reflects the versatility of the core sour template.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: fresh lemon citrus and juniper-forward gin botanicals with a slight sweetness from the superfine sugar. Palate: tart and bright with lemon acidity at the forefront, the gin's botanical complexity providing herbal depth, and the sugar rounding the acidity into a satisfying sweet-sour balance. Finish: dry, citrusy, and botanical with a clean, refreshing fade.
Pro Tip
Use superfine sugar as specified rather than simple syrup for a slightly different texture, and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds to fully integrate and chill all ingredients.
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