Gin Sour

A shaken cocktail made with Old Tom Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Rich Simple Syrup, served in a rocks glass.

• Shaken
• Rocks
• On the Rocks
• Gin

Ingredients

• 2 ozOld Tom Gin
• 1 ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ½ ozRich Simple Syrup
• ½ ozEgg White
• 1 dashAngostura Bitters
• GarnishLemon Slice & Maraschino Cherry

How to make a Gin Sour

1. Add 2 oz Old Tom Gin, 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice, ½ oz Rich Simple Syrup, ½ oz Egg White, 1 dash Angostura Bitters to a cocktail shaker.
2. Dry-shake without ice for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build foam.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
4. Double-strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with lemon slice & maraschino cherry.

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