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Shaken · 1 serving

Gooseberry Sour

A sweet-tart seasonal sour combining house gooseberry-infused vodka, lemon, red vermouth, and a silky egg-white foam.

Short answer

Gooseberry Sour is a shaken cocktail made with gooseberry-infused vodka, lemon juice, sweet vermouth, egg white, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Gooseberry Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Gooseberry Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gooseberry-Infused Vodka50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Egg White1 piece———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Gooseberry Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and prepare exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Add gooseberry-infused vodka, lemon juice, sweet vermouth, and one egg white to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Dry-shake without ice to begin building a fine foam.

  4. 04

    Add fresh ice and shake hard until cold and fully aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe and allow the foam to settle evenly.

  6. 06

    Set the single lemon twist at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Gooseberry Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Gooseberry Sour questions

What is in a Gooseberry Sour?

Kokto’s build uses gooseberry-infused vodka, lemon juice, sweet vermouth, egg white, and lemon.

How long does a Gooseberry Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

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 B204https://www.thecaterer.com/indepth/a-sweet-yet-tart-gooseberry-sour-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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