The Lemon Flora (Gin Sour)
By: Jessie-Sierra Ross
Published: Saturday, May 2, 2020 - 5:00pm

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

1 Pour the gin, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and elderflower liquor into one half of a shaker. 2 Crack a fresh egg and separate the white from the yolk. Add the egg white to the shaker. 3 Next, add a sprinkle of kosher salt to the cup (this heightens the citrus flavors!) 4 Add a generous handful of ice and close the top of the shaker. 5 Shake vigorously for 45 seconds, or until frothy. 6 Using a coupe with a small strainer set on top, strain your drink into the glass. 7 Garnish with edible flowers & enjoy!

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.