Hibiscus Gin Sour 1.0

White Lyan | London, UK

This twist on a classic gin sour made with hibiscus and chamomile is super refreshing and ideal for summer. Use it as a base to experiment with texture and mouthfeel by using soy lecithin in place of egg white as a modifier.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 2 ounces hibiscus syrup (see Editor's Note)
  • 2 ounces hibiscus syrup (see Editor's Note)
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 bar spoon 10 percent soy lecithin solution (see Editor's Note)
  • 1 bar spoon 10 percent soy lecithin solution (see Editor's Note)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed ice
  • 2 tablespoons crushed ice

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and blend with an immersion blender (or shake) until diluted.
  2. Serve in a coupe.
Editor's Note

Hibiscus Syrup:
2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
1 teaspoon chamomile tea
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups sugar

Add the hibiscus and chamomile to the boiling water and allow it to steep for five minutes. Strain, and add sugar.

Soy Lecithin Solution:
1 1/2 teaspoons soy lecithin granules
1/2 cup boiling water

Add the soy lecithin granules to the boiling water and allow it to steep until fully dissolved, typically a few hours.

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