This hibiscus gin sour is a beautiful pink cocktail and a classic sour drink. It’s perfect for parties and get-togethers! The hibiscus doesn’t just give this creative gin cocktail a lovely color but also a delightful, floral fragrance.
I knew hibiscus would go perfectly with gin and give the cocktail a beautiful shade of pink, soI whipped up a Hibiscus Gin Sour that’s lightly sweetened, smooth with a subtle of floral flavor. Similar to our whiskey sour, this recipe is smooth and refreshing.
I love experimenting with dried hibiscus flowers. We used them in an ice ring once, and they turned it hot pink, which was awesome!
If you’re a fan of sour cocktails, try my Aperol Sour, Sake Sour, Vodka Sour and Classic Whiskey Sour.
How To Make A Gin Sour
Here is everything that’s in a gin sour:
Ingredients
- Egg White – The egg white gives it a frothy layer, but you can also leave it out.
- Fresh Lemon Juice – Make sure to use fresh squeezed lemon juice.
- Gin – Any gin will work.
- Dried Hibiscus Flower – Used to make a simple syrup and to ganrish.
- Chambord – A raspberry liqueur
Directions
Add all of the ingredients in a large cocktail shaker with ice. Shake very hard for 30 seconds.
Strain into a small glass over a large ice cube.
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- In a small sauce pan, simmer sugar and water until sugar has dissolved.
- Add in the hibiscus and simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for another 20 minutes if you can!
An Easy Gin Sour
This gin sour cocktail looks so impressive but only takes a few moments to whip up!
Simply put all the ingredients in a shaker and shake for 30 seconds, out comes a frothy layered gin cocktail that’s bound to impress!
Best Gins To Try
A good gin is the base of this delicious gin sour cocktail. So why not try one of this awesome gins!
- Tanqueray No. 10 Gin
- Hendricks
- The Botanist
- Bombay Saphire
- Bloom Gin
- Gray Whale
A Classic Gin Cocktail With A Floral Twist
Cocktails are all about experimentation; mixing sweet and sour, spirits and syrups, style and substance. So why not get really creative and throw some flowers into the mix?
Flowers are a great way to give your favorite cocktail a floral twist. Whether or not you actually eat the blooms, use them as a garnish, or flavoring – flowers at your next party can elevate a simple glass of gin to insta-worthy status!
When to Serve these Pink Cocktails
This cocktail is perfect for happy hour or sipping on a beautiful spring day, here are some occasions you can serve this pretty drink:
- Valentine’s Day
- Brunch
- Flamingo Pool Party
- Birthday Party it’s also perfect for a last-minute birthday party!
- Carnival Party
- Garden Party
- Tropical Party
- Cookies and Cocktail Party
Gin Sour Glassware
I used these for our hibiscus gin sour and I love the shape of them and that they fit a round ice cube perfectly.
They have gorgeous flatware and I’m obsessed with their Schott Zwiesel glassware because they’re break, chip and scratch-resistant stemware!
More Popular Gin Drinks
- Lavender Gin And Tonic Punch
- Pretty Pink Cranberry And Gin Martini
- Rose Water Gin Cocktail
- An Easy Gin And Jam Cocktail
- Frozen Gin and Tonic
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Easy Hibiscus Gin Sour Recipe
Ingredients
Easy Hibiscus Gin Sour Recipe
- 1 egg white
- 3 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce hibiscus simple syrup, recipe below
- 1 teaspoon Chambord
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
Instructions
Easy Hibiscus Gin Sour Recipe
- The egg white gives the cocktail a frothy layer, but if you want to leave it out you can.
- Add all of the ingredients in a large cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake very hard for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a small glass over a large ice cube.
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- In a small sauce pan, simmer sugar and water until sugar has dissolved. Add in the hibiscus and simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for another 20 minutes if you can!
Delicious. I used Botantist gin and added a 1/4 oz st Germain to add a slightly sweeter edge (very very mild sweetness addition) but just what I needed.
Hi Eden,
I am making this drink for 8 people and wanted to confirm would that really only be 2.5 teaspoons of syrup in the whole mixture?
Thanks!
Hi! Yes, you can add 1/2 ounce that works too!
This looks amazing, can’t wait to try! Where are these glasses from?
Hi!! I really want to make these and am wondering if it’s 1 egg white per drink, or 1 for every 2 servings?? It’s not in the ingredient list so I’m worried I’ll use too much/little and it’ll be weird. Thank you!! These look so amazing.
Hi! one egg white! 🙂
1 per serving?? Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. Making these tonight for a special social distanced dinner in the garden 🙂
The recipe serves 2, so just 1 egg white in the recipe and you’ll get two cocktails. You also don’t have to use egg white if you don’t want. It just makes a frothy top!
Hi, I would like to make this for bookclub…where should I buy the Hibiscus? I saw Hibiscus tea on Amazon?? Thank you!
Yes, something like this will work https://rstyle.me/+C7xZBKEqmQ_6PT1WtMcCjg
Awesome, thank you so much! I recently found your blog and I am in LOVE with everything you do!!
You always have the BEST and prettiest drinks. Always my go-to when I invite all my girlfriends over!
What a gorgeous drink! Looks so tasty too!
This is so refreshing and perfect for warm summer days.
I’m a sucker for floral cocktails, especially anything with hibiscus. This is definitely much needed right now as I’m self quarantining with a toddler that needs my constant attention. Love!
I’ve never tried a drink using hibiscus! I bet the syrup adds such a nice flavor!
This is so pretty! It also tastes amazing. Great for a girls night.
This drink looks so beautiful and flavorful! I love hibiscus and the glasses are gorgeous! I can’t wait to try this recipe out! Thank you.