Hump Day Cocktailing – Japanese Gin Sour #fitfam

1. For a summer take on the gin sour, gently muddle 1 strawberry and 2-3 basil leaves​ in a shaker. Add gin, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup and ice, and shake until well chilled. Double strain in a coupe and garnish with seasonal fruit.
2. For the fall gin sour, gently muddle 2-3 apple slices in a shaker and add a dash of Fee’s^® Old Fashioned bitters. Add gin, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup and ice, and shake until well chilled. Double strain in a coupe and garnish with apple slices.
3. For a winter gin sour, add gin, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and 1-2 dashes of Miracle Mile^® Yuzu Bitters​ to an ice-filled shaker, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with citrus or herbs.

Why We’re Absolutely Obsessed:

Forget everything you thought you knew about a classic Gin Sour. This is its cooler, more refined cousin with an incredible edge! We’re obsessed with the Japanese Gin Sour because it’s a beautiful, zen-like balance of sweet, sour, and utterly sophisticated. The use of a smooth, botanical Japanese gin gives it a clean, crisp flavor profile that’s simply unmatched. It’s not just a cocktail; it’s an experience—one that feels both refreshing and complex. It’s the perfect drink to sip while contemplating your next bold fashion choice, proving that true elegance lies in the details.

Fashionable Garnish

For a garnish that’s as stylish as the drink, embrace minimalism with a touch of artful precision. Try a paper-thin cucumber ribbon, delicately curled and draped inside the glass, for a pop of fresh green. Alternatively, a single, perfectly spherical edible pearl dropped to the bottom of the glass adds a surprising and elegant visual element, giving the drink a high-fashion, avant-garde flair.

Get ready to serve up some serious style (and sips!) at your next event. Cheers, darlings!