A creamy gin sour combines gin, triple sec, fresh lime and lemon juice with heavy cream and simple syrup for a smooth, balanced cocktail. The heavy cream creates a luxurious texture while citrus keeps it bright and refreshing.
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Process all ingredients with 1 cup crushed ice in blender until
Pour into large red-wine glass.
Best served immediately after shaking. Batch the spirit and citrus mix in advance and shake with cream and ice fresh to order.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar spoon · fine strainer · coupe or sour glass
Yes. Substitute heavy cream with equal parts whole milk, coconut cream, or aquafaba for a lighter or vegan version, though the texture will be less rich.
Shake vigorously with ice. The cream needs thorough mixing and aeration to achieve a smooth, emulsified texture.
Use a London Dry-style gin with balanced botanical notes. Avoid heavily flavored gins that compete with the citrus and cream.
Mix gin, triple sec, citrus juice, and simple syrup ahead; add cream and shake with ice just before serving to preserve texture.
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds with fresh ice. Use cold ingredients and strain immediately into a chilled coupe or sour glass.
