Sour Raspberry Valentine Raspberry Gin Sour

Sour Raspberry Valentine Raspberry Gin Sour

Ingredients:

2 oz London Dry Gin or Vodka for a milder flavor

oz fresh lemon juice

oz simple syrup

oz raspberry syrup see below for homemade recipe

1 egg white or oz unsalted aquafaba for a vegan option

Fresh raspberries for garnish

Ice cubes

Directions:

Chill the Glass:

Fill a coupe or martini glass with ice and water. Set aside to chill while preparing the cocktail.

Prepare the Cocktail:

In a cocktail shaker, muddle a few fresh raspberries to release their juice.

Add the gin or vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, raspberry syrup, and egg white or aquafaba to the shaker.

Dry Shake:

Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds without ice. This helps to emulsify the egg white, creating a frothy texture.

Shake with Ice:

Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.

Strain and Serve:

Discard the ice and water from the chilled glass.

Double strain the cocktail into the glass to remove any pulp or ice shards.

Garnish:

Garnish with fresh raspberries or a lemon twist.

Homemade Raspberry Syrup:

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

Directions:

In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and let cool.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.