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Blueberry Gin Sour

October 12, 2014 by Lucy Parissi 22 Comments

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Looking for a refreshing gin cocktail? This gorgeous Blueberry Gin Sour is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Gin lover? Try my refreshing Cucumber Martini

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Blueberry gin sour in two rocks glasses garnished with lemon peel

I have been so frustrated lately. Frustrated with the mess in the house (epic), the lack of proper kitchen (currently inevitable), the gloomy days and lack of decent light which makes blog photography very hard…

I know that I should somehow suck it up and get through this but, honestly, I felt a severe lack of blogging mojo this week.

I think I need to step back and feel inspired again and meeting up with fellow food blogger Julia (of Vikalinka) this week and sharing our frustrations helped enormously.

If you aren’t familiar with her blog do yourselves a favour and check it out – she is one very talented last. Julia, if you are reading this, you helped much more than you know.

Overhead shot of gin sour with blueberries in a rocks glass

To combat my feelings of helplessness I made a blueberry cake today – for no other reason other than I NEEDED some cake. There were a few leftover blueberries and in a fit of ‘waste not, want not’ I decided I would use them up in a cocktail.

And thus the Blueberry Gin Sour was born. A very nice ending for those leftover blueberries and a real creative shot in the arm for me.

Blueberry gin sour cocktail in a rocks glass with ice

How to make a blueberry gin sour

Step 1. Muddle the blueberries, lemon juice and sugar (or sugar syrup). This can be done in a rocks glass as in the video or directly in your cocktail shaker. If you want a really smooth cocktail then strain the pulp first and use the juice only in the cocktail.

Step 2. Add the gin and egg white and shake without ice. This (called a dry shake) will cause the egg white to foam up more but it’s not essential. Using a fresh egg white, as opposed to pasteurised egg white from a carton, will also create a better foam.

Making a blueberry gin sour step by step collage

Step 3. If you have shaken without ice now is the time to add plenty of ice and shake again to chill your drink. Taste your cocktail by dipping a straw into the shaker. Make any final adjustments: do you need to add more lemon juice?

Step 4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice or a chilled coupe glass without ice if you prefer.

Two glasses of blueberry gin sour cocktails garnished with lemon peel

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Blueberry gin sour cocktail

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Blueberry gin sour cocktail: refreshing, pretty, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
4.41 from 25 votes
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry gin sour cocktail
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 212kcal

Ingredients

  • 100 g | 3.5oz | 1 cup fresh or frozen and defrosted blueberries
  • 2 tbsp simple syrup or 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice from one large lemon
  • 2 tbsp egg white
  • 100 ml | 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp gin
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters optional
  • lemon peel to serve

Instructions

  • Put the blueberries, lemon juice, simple syrup (or sugar) in a glass or measuring jug and muddle with the back end of a rolling pin (or a muddler).
  • Add the muddled blueberries into your shaker.
  • Add the gin, bitters and egg white and shake vigorously to foam up the egg white. Be careful as the egg white will expand and your shaker might leak.
  • Add plenty of ice into your shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
  • Strain the cocktail into two rocks glasses filled with ice. Decorate with a slice of lemon peel.

Video

Notes

If you want a really smooth cocktail, strain the muddled blueberries and extract the juice before adding to your shaker.
For a reverse dry shake:
Shake your cocktail with plenty of ice first. Strain the cocktail and discard the ice. Add the strained cocktail back into the shaker and shake again without any ice – this creates a more foamy ‘head’ on your drink.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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Comments

  1. Sandy Shaw says

    December 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    The blueberry skins totally clog the shaker strainer. These were a pain to make

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      December 29, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      You can muddle them directly in the glass

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    February 15, 2021 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed this cocktail. It was easy to make and delicious. I am looking forward to making these again to sip by the pool this summer.

    Reply
  3. Kate says

    April 14, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    Lush, requires a good shake to froth it though – the 30 secs make all the difference!!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      April 15, 2019 at 9:27 am

      I also find using eggs as opposed to pasteurised egg whites is a big deal! Real eggs all the way

      Reply
  4. Unknown says

    March 30, 2016 at 10:25 am

    glasses? where did you find those?

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      March 30, 2016 at 11:09 am

      Good ol' Ikea is the source of the glases : )

      Reply
  5. Anne Dalzell says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Beautiful. The pictures, the colours, the sound of that gin – is it strange that i was drawn to this at 9.19am?!!

    Reply
  6. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Sour cocktails are just the best. Plus, blueberry, lemon, and gin are a match made in heaven!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      October 14, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      I know right? I spent a fortune once drinking Pisco Sours at the Savoy hotel. That was a fun night!

      Reply
  7. Gemma says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Lucy, honestly, these pictures look absolutely beautiful! No need to feel frustrated nor helpless my dear! I mean, you outdo yourself with each new post. But I know that feeling, sometimes we strive for perfection and it's hard when things don't turn out the way we imagined. 🙂
    Look at that bright gorgeous fuchsia color! <3

    xoxo

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      October 14, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks Gemma… I am definitely riding a new learning curve when it comes to blog photography. It's adjusting to the winter light and my very limited space I am using currently.

      Reply
  8. Luca Marchiori says

    October 13, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    I am feeling so thirsty now but the sun's not yet over the yard arm. Beautiful!

    Reply
  9. helen says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    this looks & sounds soooo good! and gorgeous pics too.

    Reply
  10. Sam Williams says

    October 13, 2014 at 9:53 am

    What a beautiful looking cocktail

    Reply
  11. Tracy K Nixon says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:01 am

    Love the colours! So festive!

    Reply
  12. Emine Hassan says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Lucy, your styling/photography continues to inspire me. Must have coffee soon?! x

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      October 13, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      Definitely – lets put something in the diary

      Reply
  13. Felicity Kelly says

    October 12, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Everything you do looks so beautiful! This looks divine

    Reply
  14. tinkertink2010 says

    October 12, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Such a lovely colour! Make me a glass! Have got no blueberries in 🙁

    Reply
  15. Julia@ Vikalinka says

    October 12, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    What a gorgeous cocktail! Lucy, you will laugh but I made a cognac sour today and will be posting soon. We must have some sort of connection after all! You inspired me with your amazing bar tending skills! Beautiful photography as usual and thank you for your kind words. 🙂 xxx

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      October 12, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      I love sour cocktails – so easy and just completely addictive. Which reminds me must get some Pisco… I really mean it when I say seeing you made me feel more inspired. I employed some of your techniques on the cocktail photos : )

      Reply

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