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A cocktail sour, containing blackberries, basil, and gin is in a martini glass which is on a marble tray. The glass is surrounded by fresh blackberries and basil leaves.
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Blackberry Basil Sour

Savor summer sipping with a refreshing Blackberry Basil Sour — a smooth cocktail with fresh blackberries, aromatic basil, gin, zingy lemon juice, bitters, and a frothy egg white for a perfect balance of flavours. Cheers to warm, sunny days!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Basil, Blackberries, cocktails, drinks, Gin, Sour
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 muddler
  • 1 Strainer

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh blackberries or frozen, thawed
  • 5-6 basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 oz Empress 1908 Indigo gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2-4 dashes bitters
  • ½ oz egg white (See note 1)
  • Garnish: fresh blackberries & basil leaves

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, add blackberries, basil leaves, and sugar.
  • Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, crush the blackberries and basil until a paste forms.
  • Add gin, lemon juice, bitters, and egg white. Add ice, and shake until completely chilled and foamy. (See note 2)
  • Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a skewer of blackberries and basil leaves.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  1. Egg whites: If you’re unsure about drinking raw egg whites, you can purchase pasteurized liquid egg whites in a carton, usually found in the egg section of your grocery store.
  2. Dry shaking: You can shake the mixture first without the ice, to get a stronger foam, and then shake a second time with ice added, to chill the cocktail. Either way makes a delicious drink!
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