Raspberry Gin Sour Cocktail Recipe

Modern home cooking isn’t just about meals anymore—it’s about experiences. Drinks like the Raspberry Gin Sour matter because they sit at the intersection of flavor, balance, and simplicity.

You don’t need a full bar setup or professional training to make a cocktail that tastes intentional, fresh, and well-crafted. What you do need is a solid understanding of ingredients, ratios, and technique.

For the average home cook, this recipe looks approachable: real fruit, one spirit, fresh citrus, and a method that takes less than five minutes.

This guide doesn’t just give you a recipe—it teaches you why it works, so you can confidently adjust sweetness, acidity, or strength and even create your own fruit-forward gin sours in the future. That’s real kitchen skill.

This guide walks you through the base method so you can adjust sweetness, fruit level, or garnish to build your own raspberry and gin cocktails later. Once you learn this method, many sour cocktails become simple.

What Is Raspberry Gin?

Raspberry gin refers to gin paired with fresh raspberries or raspberry flavor. Some brands infuse gin with fruit, though fresh berries give better control and cleaner taste. In this recipe, whole raspberries get gently muddled, letting their natural juice shape the drink.

What Is a Raspberry Sour?

A raspberry sour cocktail follows the classic sour ratio:

• Spirit
• Citrus juice
• Sweetener

Fresh raspberries replace artificial syrups, giving the drink color and real fruit flavor. Egg white or aquafaba creates the soft foam layer that defines a sour.

Why You’ll Love Classic Raspberry Gin Sour Cocktail?

• Works for dinner parties, brunch cocktail hours, or a Valentine’s drink
• No blender or advanced bar tools needed
• Real fruit flavor without bottled mixers
• Optional egg white or aquafaba adds body without altering flavor
• Easy to adapt into a raspberry gin fizz or non-alcohol version

From a nutritional standpoint, this cocktail avoids heavy syrups and artificial flavorings. You control the sweetness, making it lighter and cleaner than most bar versions.

How to Make Raspberry Gin Sour Cocktail?

Recipe Overview

Raspberry Gin Sour – a smooth gin sour cocktail made with fresh raspberries, lemon juice, and a creamy foam top.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Cuisine: Cocktail
• Course: Drink
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Yield: 1 serving
• Calories: ~180 per serving
• Serving Size: 1 cocktail

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
• Fine mesh strainer (suggested)
• Jigger or measuring cup
• Cocktail glass

Ingredients

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 5 fresh raspberries
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice, squeezed
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 1 egg white or ½ oz unsalted aquafaba
• Ice cubes
• Fresh raspberries or lemon zest for garnish

Ingredient Notes

• Gin: London Dry keeps the drink crisp and balanced
• Raspberries: Fresh berries give better color and taste than syrup
• Lemon Juice: Fresh juice keeps acidity clean
• Simple Syrup: Adjust to taste for sweeter or sharper sours
• Egg White: Creates classic foam; aquafaba works for plant-based needs

Instructions

1. Add raspberries to the shaker and press gently until broken down.
2. Pour in gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white or aquafaba.
3. Shake without ice for 10–12 seconds to build foam.
4. Add ice and shake again until cold.
5. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
6. Garnish with raspberries or lemon zest.

Confidence Tips

• Shake longer during the dry shake for thicker foam
• Strain twice if seeds bother you
• Taste before serving and adjust sweetness if needed

Nutrition (Approximate)

• Calories: 180
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Sugars: 11g
• Alcohol: 14g
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 1g

Alcohol-Free Variation

Replace gin with:

• Non-alcoholic gin alternative
• Sparkling water + a few drops of orange blossom water

You’ll still get the sour balance and raspberry brightness.

Variations on Raspberry Gin Sour

❖Gin Raspberry Lemon Sour Recipe: Add lemon peel oils on top

❖Simple Raspberry Gin Cocktail: Skip egg white for a clean pour

❖Raspberry Gin Fizz: Top with club soda

❖Raspberry Vodka Sour: Swap gin for vodka

❖Raspberry Whiskey Sour: Use bourbon for warmer notes

Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled in a coupe or rocks glass
• Pair with light appetizers, cheese boards, or seafood
• Great fit for brunch cocktail spreads or romantic dinners.

Make-Ahead & Entertaining Tips

✔️Prepare raspberry syrup up to a week in advance

✔️Pre-juice lemons the same day (store airtight)

✔️Batch the base (without ice or egg white) for parties

✔️Shake individual servings fresh for best texture

Expert Tips for Raspberry Gin Sour

✅Use ripe berries for better color

✅Chill the glass before pouring

✅Fine strain if seeds distract from texture

Recipe Note

• Foam settles naturally after a few minutes
• Aquafaba creates slightly lighter texture than egg white
• Adjust syrup in small amounts to suit your taste

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▶Raspberry Vodka Martini

▶Vodka Winter Punch Cocktail Recipe

▶Cupid’s Spiked Raspberry Lemonade for Valentine’s Day

FAQ

Conclusion

This Raspberry Gin Sour Cocktail Recipe proves that fresh ingredients and simple steps create a drink worth repeating. I make this one for guests who want something smooth, bright, and memorable without fuss.

A well-made Raspberry Gin Sour proves that good technique matters more than fancy tools. This recipe respects real ingredients, proper balance, and the home cook’s time. Once you understand this structure, you can confidently swap berries, citrus, or herbs and build your own signature sours.

Try it once, adjust it your way, and let me know how it turns out. I love hearing how these recipes show up at your table 🍸