1 serving
Gin Sour ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 2.7 parts |
 Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Simple Syrup | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Expressed lemon peel
Method
How to make Gin Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Expressed lemon peel before mixing.
- 02
Measure gin, lemon juice, simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is frosted and the drink is properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with Expressed lemon peel and serve immediately while very cold.
Tasting profile
What does Gin Sour taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Gin Sour questions
What is in a Gin Sour?
Kokto’s build uses gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
How long does a Gin Sour take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Gin Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Gin Sour alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B003https://punchdrink.com/recipes/gin-sour/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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