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Winter Gin Sour Cocktail

Winter Gin Sour Cocktail Recipe
Bright citrus, smooth gin, and a silky foam top create a cozy, balanced Winter Gin Sour that’s perfect for cold-weather sipping and small gatherings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Jigger
  • Citrus juicer
  • Bar spoon
  • Rocks glass
  • Coupe glass
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin London dry or sloe gin
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey or rosemary simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz Campari or cranberry juice (optional)
  • 1 egg white for foam
  • 1 dash elderflower liqueur optional
  • Soda water for topping, optional
  • Ice cubes
  • Rosemary sprig for garnish
  • Star anise for garnish
  • Citrus peel for garnish

Instructions

  • Add gin, citrus juice, syrup, Campari or cranberry, egg white, and liqueur to a shaker.
  • Dry shake (no ice) for about 15 seconds to get a good foam.
  • Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
  • Double strain into a coupe for neat or a rocks glass with ice.
  • Top with prosecco, soda water, tonic, or ginger beer if desired.
  • Garnish with rosemary, star anise, or citrus twist.

Notes

Honey syrup adds richness, rosemary syrup is more herbal. Sloe gin makes it fruitier; Campari adds bitterness. Taste before serving and adjust for balance. Garnish to your liking.