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Cherry Gin Sour

The Cherry Gin Sour is a vibrant cocktail that combines fresh cherry juice with gin and citrus, shaken until well chilled and frothy. The drink has a bright red hue, a balanced blend of tartness and sweetness, and a smooth, slightly foamy texture with a garnish of fresh cherries or a citrus slice for visual appeal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cocktails
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin preferably botanical or London dry gin
  • 1 oz fresh cherry juice from ripe cherries, strained to remove pulp
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste for sweetness
  • 1 ice cube ice for shaking
  • garnish fresh cherry or citrus slice for decoration

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Measuring jigger
  • Glass

Method
 

  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients and measuring out the gin, cherry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Pour the gin, fresh cherry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add a single ice cube to the shaker to chill and dilute the mixture slightly.
  4. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy.
  5. Remove the shaker lid and strain the cocktail into a chilled glass, holding back ice or pulp.
  6. Garnish with a fresh cherry or a thin citrus slice on the rim for a colorful finishing touch.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness with more or less simple syrup. Using fresh cherry juice makes a noticeable difference in flavor and color.