Description
This delicious berry gin sour is the perfect blend of tangy, boozy, fruity yumminess. It’s easy to make! And I’ve included a vegan option.
Ingredients
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FOR THE COCKTAIL
- 2–3 blackberries
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 ounces strawberry simple syrup
- 1 1/2 ounce gin
- 1 egg white or 2 tablespoons aquafaba
- Optional garnish: edible flowers, berries, or mint
FOR THE STRAWBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups clean and quartered fresh strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Juice of one lemon
Instructions
FOR THE COCKTAIL
- MUDDLE BERRIES: Add 2-3 blackberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle them.
- ADD INGREDIENTS: Next, add the plum bitters and then the lemon juice, strawberry simple syrup, gin, and aquafaba (or egg white).
- ADD ICE & SHAKE: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds or so.
- SHAKE AGAIN: Stain into a glass and discard the ice. Return the cocktail to the shaker and give it another good shake.
- STRAIN INTO COCKTAIL GLASS: Stain the cocktail into a cocktail glass (to remove any berry seeds or pulp). You might have to scoop out some of the foam with a spoon.
- GARNISH AND ENJOY!
FOR THE STRAWBERRY SYRUP
- ADD INGREDIENTS TO PAN: Add the strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice to a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- LET SIT: Once the water is boiling, immediately turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let it sit (without heat) for about an hour.
- MASH & STRAIN: Next, mash the strawberries with a potato masher. Then strain the mixture into a large, air-tight container. Let cool completely, cover, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. It will last a week or two.
Notes
To make this recipe vegan, use aguafaba. And don’t worry, it doesn’t taste like chickpeas!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken