Raspberry Rose Gin Sour Cocktail
A beautifully balanced gin sour with fresh raspberries, floral rose, lemon, and a silky foam. Refreshing, tart, and perfect for spring or any time you want a special, elegant cocktail.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Muddler or spoon
- Rocks glass or coupe glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin raspberry or rose gin optional
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 fresh raspberries or 0.5 oz raspberry syrup
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white or 1 oz aquafaba for vegan
- 2-3 drops rose water or 0.5 oz rose syrup
- ice cubes
- fresh mint for garnish (optional)
- soda water optional, to top
Instructions
- Muddle fresh raspberries in the shaker.
- Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, rose water or syrup, and egg white or aquafaba.
- Dry shake (no ice) vigorously to build foam.
- Add ice cubes and shake again until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass. Top with soda water if desired. Garnish with mint or a raspberry.
Notes
Use aquafaba for a vegan cocktail. Adjust sweetness by tasting before serving. Rose gin or fresh berries both work for floral notes. For a brighter cocktail, add a splash of soda water.