In need of a holiday cocktail? Winter citrus combines with gin, simple syrup, and an egg white for a Blood Orange Gin Sour. The vibrant color of the blood orange & the froth from the egg white will be sure to impress! Cheers!
Winter citrus. Cara Cara oranges, pomelos, blood oranges, I just can’t get enough. Not only are they beautiful to look at they’re equally delicious! Although, the funny thing about blood oranges is that I don’t love to eat them just as an orange. But add them to a salad, use their juice in a vinaigrette or a cocktail and now you’re talking!
Ingredients: Blood Orange Gin Sour
- Blood Orange – The blood orange is going to give this cocktail that beautiful color. They’re in season now, so make sure to grab some!
- Sage – I used sage to bring out an earthy undertone to this drink. You can leave it out or you could even use mint. I had sage on hand so I went for it and it oddly worked well flavor wise.
- Simple Syrup– I use this often times if I am sweetening up a beverage. I try not to add too much as you’ll hear me often say to limit ‘added sugars’. However, think of this as a ‘holiday beverage’ meant to be enjoyed at a party, not every night of the week!
- Lime Juice– Lime juice is often used in a whiskey sour and even though I used gin here, it’s still the staple of this drink, it’s the ‘sour’. The blood orange just added a seasonal twist.
- Egg white– I know what you’re thinking. Raw egg white? In many cocktails that add the egg white, they do so to add that froth to the top of the drink. And the froth makes the drink silky and smooth. I admit I had my doubts, but years ago my friend introduced me to the Pisco Sour and let’s just say I’ve been a believer ever since. If you leave it out, just know the drink won’t be the same and so this might not be the drink for you. But I do encourage you to give it a try!
How To Make Blood Orange Gin Sour
During quarantine last year I bought all the different varieties of alcohol. If I’m making a drink I tend to use vodka and rum, but I’ve been wanting to use gin in a drink. So I started to experiment. I used the idea of a Whiskey Sour and switched out the bourbon for gin. And because I’m not a huge alcohol drinker, I added in the blood orange for a seasonal twist.
- Muddle the blood orange and sage: Throw in 2 sage leaves to your mason jar or cocktail shaker. Add the blood orange and begin to muddle the two together. I was able to get most of the blood orange juice and pulp off the orange. Muddling helps the two flavors marry together – remember you can use mint instead of the sage.
- Add the rest of the ingredients: Add in your gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. This ‘dry shake’ (without the ice) helps the egg white to become extra frothy which is what you want.
- Add the ice. Add the ice to the mason jar (or cocktail shaker) and shake until well chilled.
- Strain. Use a strainer and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish. Add a sage leaf on top for garnish. Cheers!
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Blood Orange Gin Sour
In need of a holiday cocktail? Winter citrus combines with gin, simple syrup, and an egg white for a Blood Orange Gin Sour. The vibrant color of the blood orange & the froth from the egg white will be sure to impress!
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 blood orange
- 2 sage leaves
- 2 ounces gin (*1 ounce for a less strong drink)
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Ice
- Garnish: extra sage leaf
Instructions
- Add the blood orange and 2 sage leaves to a mason jar (or cocktail shaker) and gently muddle.
- Add the gin, simple syrup, lime juice, and egg white to the mason jar. Shake vigorously (without ice).
- Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a sage leaf.
Notes
*Consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs poses a risk of food-borne illness
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Drinks
1 thought on “Blood Orange Gin Sour”
Blood oranges provide that beautiful color. While I don’t love eating them, their juice is beyond gorgeous!