Rhubarb Gin Sour
This Rhubarb Gin Sour is a gorgeous summer cocktail. The star of this drink is the homemade rhubarb simple syrup. By combining gin, lemon juice, and sweet rhubarb syrup, you get a perfectly balanced beverage that’s both refreshing and delicious.
A gin sour is a timeless cocktail known for its balance of sweet and tart flavors. The tartness comes from lemon or lime juice, and it’s typically topped with a frothy head created by egg white (or aquafaba for a vegan alternative).
Ingredients
Here is a rundown of what you will need:
- Rhubarb Simple Syrup: Making your own rhubarb simple syrup is easy. Prepare it ahead of time so it has time to cool.
- London Dry Gin: You can use any gin, but a London dry gin is a high-quality choice, infused with botanical flavors through re-distillation.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: I always use fresh lemon juice, not bottled.
- Egg White: This gives the drink a layer of white foam on top.
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker or Tall Jar with Lid: You’ll also need a strainer.
- Coupe Glass or Martini Glass
Instructions
- Fill a coupe glass with ice and set it aside to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, rhubarb simple syrup, lemon juice, and egg white.
- Secure the lid and shake for 15 seconds. This ‘dry shake’ before adding the ice gives a better foamy layer.
- Add fresh ice to the shaker and shake again until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- Remove the ice from the coupe glass and strain the drink into the chilled glass.
Serve and enjoy!
Variations
- Lime Instead of Lemon: Swap the lemon juice for fresh lime juice. While they have similar flavor profiles, lime adds different hints of citrus. Without the egg white, this drink will resemble a gimlet more than a gin sour.
- Other Flavors: Experiment with different flavors by using the same method to make syrups with other ingredients, such as lavender syrup or elderflower syrup.
- Add a Sugar Rim: For an extra touch, coat the rim of the glass in sugar. Run a lemon or lime wedge along the edge, then dip the glass into a small plate of sugar.
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Yield: 1
Rhubarb Gin Sour
Ingredients
- 60ml / 2oz London dry gin
- 45ml / 1 1/2 oz Rhubarb simple syrup
- 30ml / 1oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ egg white (or ½oz unsalted aquafaba)
- Ice
Instructions
- FIll a coupe glass with ice and set it aside to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- To a cocktail shaker, add the gin, rhubarb simple syrup, lemon juice, and egg white.
- Secure the lid and shake for 15 seconds.
- Add fresh ice to the shaker and shake again until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- Remove the ice from the coupe glass, then strain the drink into the chilled glass.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 30mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 0gSugar: 29gProtein: 2g
