The Lemon Flora (Gin Sour)

Ingredients

2 ounces of Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Gin or gin with floral notes

1 ounce fresh lemon juice

3/4 ounce fresh orange juice I used Cara Cara Oranges

3/4 ounce simple syrup

1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liquor

1 egg white

pinch of salt

ice

edible flowers for garnish

Preparation

Pour the gin, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and elderflower liquor into one half of a shaker.

Crack a fresh egg and separate the white from the yolk. Add the egg white to the shaker.

Next, add a sprinkle of kosher salt to the cup (this heightens the citrus flavors!)

Add a generous handful of ice and close the top of the shaker.

Shake vigorously for 45 seconds, or until frothy.

Using a coupe with a small strainer set on top, strain your drink into the glass.

Garnish with edible flowers & enjoy!

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About

This riff on a classic Gin Sour, is like Persephone walking. Light, citrusy, and with a dreamy floaty froth of egg white on top, this pastel yellow cocktail is the perfect Spring cocktail. I used Hendrick’s special Midsummer Solstice Gin release, with hints of orange & rose, but any floral gin would work well. Garnish with early wild flowers and let your mind wander to warm breezes and cherry blossoms floating in the air.