Gin Daisy

Name: Gin Daisy Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Juice of a Lemon; 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 1 tsp Raspberry Syrup or Grenadine; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

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A Gin Daisy is a classic sour-style cocktail that combines dry gin, fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, and raspberry syrup for a balanced, fruity sipper. The raspberry element distinguishes it from a standard gin sour.

🏷️Equipment: stein

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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1/2 Juice of a Lemon
1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Raspberry Syrup or Grenadine
2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

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Instructions

1
Shake well with cracked ice and  strain into stein or 8 oz.
2
Add cube of ice and decorate with  fruit.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Juice fresh lemon immediately before mixing to preserve acidity and brightness; bottled lemon juice dulls the drink.
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds with fresh ice to chill and aerate; undershaking leaves the drink warm and flat.
Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice; pre-chilling the glass prevents rapid dilution.
Taste for balance: the raspberry syrup should enhance, not mask, the gin and citrus—add syrup in 1/2 tsp increments if unsure.

Substitutions

Grenadine → Raspberry Syrup (use equal measure; Grenadine is slightly more bitter and pomegranate-forward)
Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin → Bols, Tanqueray, or Bombay Sapphire (maintain juniper-forward profile)
Powdered Sugar → 1/2 tsp Simple Syrup (note: stir gently to dissolve, do not shake as hard)

Storage & make-ahead

Serve immediately after shaking. Daisy cocktails do not improve with storage; prepare to order.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · strainer · citrus juicer · coupe or rocks glass

Common Questions

What's the difference between a Daisy and a Sour?

A Daisy includes a sweetening syrup (often fruit-based like raspberry or grenadine), while a Sour typically relies on simple syrup or sugar alone. The Daisy is richer and more herbally complex.

Can I use fresh raspberry juice instead of syrup?

Yes, but reduce the amount slightly and account for lower sugar content by adding an extra 1/4 tsp powdered sugar to maintain balance.

Should this be shaken or stirred?

Shake vigorously with ice for 10–15 seconds. The lemon juice and egg white (if added) require aeration; straining into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.