Violet Blueberry Gin Sour
Pretty violet liqueur ramps up the floral undertones that the blueberries impart to this cocktail and a mix of lemon & lime juice helps balance the sweetness. Expect to shake up a fruity, floral and lip-smackingly fresh libation.
Servings: 2 Drinks
Ingredients
- 40 Fresh blueberries
- 80 ml Gin (pick a floral one)
- 15 ml/ 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 15 ml/ 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 10 ml/ 2 tsp Violet liqueur
- 40 ml/ 8 tsp Sugar cane syrup
- 2 Egg whites (small eggs)
Garnish: blueberries and food-safe flowers (grown without harmful chemicals/ pesticides etc)
Instructions
- Begin by putting the blueberries into a jug and squash using a cocktail muddler or the end of a rolling pin
- Pour over the gin and muddle a little more
- Strain through a fine-meshed sieve, pressing down on the solids to extract all juice and gin. Discard the fruit pulp
- Optional extra step: strain the liquid a second time - this time through filter paper or a nut bag. This helps remove tiny specks of fruit and results in a lovely smooth drink
- Pour the blueberry gin into a cocktail shaker and add the other ingredients (lemon & lime juice, violet liqueur, sugar cane syrup and egg white). Put the top firmly on the shaker and give a good hard shake (at least 30 seconds)
- Now add 6 ice cubes to the shaker, cover and shake again for another 30 seconds
- Strain the drink into 2 cocktail glasses and garnish with blueberries and flowers. Serve immediately