Vanilla Grapefruit Gin Sour

Short bar glass of pink cocktail with foam topping, background of wedges of grapefruit and lime.

Course: cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrus gin sour, citrusy gin sour, gin sour, vanilla grapefruit gin sour

Prep Time: 5

Servings: drink

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Laureen King

Together, the citrus fruits and vanilla syrup create a multidimensional flavor profile that is both intriguing and satisfying. The smooth, comforting essence of vanilla simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness and warmth to the mix. Meanwhile, the grapefruit and lime infuse the cocktail with refreshing citrusy notes.

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Ingredients

1 Egg White
½ Lime juiced
0.5 ounce Grapefruit Juice fresh squeezed
1 ounce Vanilla Simple Syrup
1.5 ounces Gin
Vanilla Bean seeds scraped out for garnish (optional)
Dried Lavender sprinkled to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Put the gin, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and egg white into a cocktail shaker.
Shake vigorously until a white foam appears (about 30 seconds).
Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake again.
Strain into glasses.
Use a spoon to scrape any remaining foam in the shaker to the top of each cocktail.
Garnish with fresh vanilla bean or dried lavender (optional)

Notes

To achieve the lavender coloring of the cocktail, I used Empress 1908 Gin

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