This simple Flower Power Sour recipe brings spring to life! This cocktail is perfect for the bloom season with Gin, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, lavender syrup, egg white for a frothy texture and a hint of crème de violette.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 242
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ oz elderflower liqueur
- ½ oz lavender syrup
- 1 egg white - optional, for froth
- 3-4 drops of Crème de violette - in a dropper bottle and/or fresh lavender sprig (for garnish, optional)
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Coupe Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Toothpick (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a coupe glass with ice and set it aside.
- Add Egg White: Crack open an egg, separate white from yolk and pour the white into the shaker. Discard the yolk.
- Add Lavender Syrup: Add ½ oz lavender syrup.
- Add Elderflower Liqueur: Add ½ oz elderflower liqueur as well.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add Gin: Finally, add 2 oz Gin to the mix.
- Dry Shake: shake your mixture for about 15 seconds in order to emulsify the egg white.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice. Close it well and shake the ingredients vigorously again for about 15 seconds.
- Strain: Discard the ice inside the coupe glass. Using the strainer and the fine strainer, strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Using the dropper, gently place 3-4 drops of Crème de violette on the surface of the drink. Then, take the toothpick and gently move it through the drops to create heart shapes. If you want, you can also add a fresh lavender sprig on the rim of the glass. Once the garnish is ready, serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: Any kind of gin of your liking can be used to make this cocktail. If you're out of Gin, vodka can be a good substitute as it's neutral in flavor.
- Elderflower Liqueur: Saint Germain is the most famous elderflower liqueur on the market, but any other brand will work. If you can't find elderflower liqueur, an elderflower cordial or syrup can be used as a substitute; just make sure to adjust the quantities depending on the sweetness of the product you’re using as an alternative.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh is best, but bottled lemon juice can work if you're in a pinch. Just be aware it may alter the taste slightly. Another option would be to use freshly squeezed lime juice; it will work well in this recipe too.
- Egg white: Pasteurized eggs can be used instead of fresh eggs. If you don’t like using raw eggs at all in your cocktails, you can simply omit this step: your drink won’t have the same frothy texture as if using egg white, but it will taste equally delicious. If you want to make your cocktail foamy without using egg white, you can use ½ ounce of aquafaba (chickpeas water) as a substitute. Follow all the steps, as aquafaba also needs to be shaken twice to make a proper foam.
- Lavender Syrup: If you can’t find lavender syrup, you can use any kind of floral syrup of your liking (rose, orange blossom, hibiscus…). If you want to stick to lavender, you can also easily make your own syrup at home:
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender, tied in a cheesecloth or paper sachet
- Bring the water to a boil. Add sugar and lavender and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the lavender and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain into an airtight container and refrigerate. The syrup will keep for up to two weeks.
- Ingredients:
Making a Pitcher of Flower Power Sour:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Gin, 8 oz of lemon juice, 4 oz of elderflower liqueur and 4 oz of lavender
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and lavender Add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice, serve immediately into chilled coupe glasses and garnish each glass with a lavender sprig. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep it in the fridge (make sure no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic Gin's botanicals.
- Elderflower Liqueur Substitute: Opt for an elderflower cordial or syrup instead of the liqueur. Elderflower juice or elderflower lemonade are also great alternatives.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg White Substitute: To make this cocktail vegan, omit the egg white or use a vegan alternative like aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas). It froths up just like egg whites when shaken. Remember that it has to be shaken twice (once with ice cubes and once without) in order to get the proper consistency (see section above, “Substitutes”).
What is a Flower Power Sour?
A Flower Power Sour is a gin-based cocktail made of floral and citrus ingredients. This drink combines the botanicals of Gin with elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and egg white to create a creamy, tangy concoction that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
What is a Flower Power Sour made of – The ingredients
A Flower Power Sour requires these specific ingredients:
- Gin: The base spirit of the cocktail adds a botanical flavor.
- Elderflower Liqueur: Adds a sweet, floral note to balance the tartness.
- Lemon Juice: Provides acidity and brightness, enhancing the other flavors.
- Lavender Syrup: Adds a subtle floral sweetness, infusing the drink with delicate lavender notes that complement the other ingredients.
- Egg White (optional): Provides a smooth, velvety texture and creates a frothy foam on top of the cocktail, adding a rich mouthfeel.
- Crème de Violette Drops (for garnish): A few drops of Crème de Violette on the surface of the cocktail create a stunning visual effect, resembling delicate flowers or hearts. This liqueur adds a subtle violet aroma as well as a pleasant scent to the drink.
- Fresh Lavender Sprig (for garnish): A fresh lavender sprig placed on the rim of the glass not only adds an elegant touch but also provides a lovely floral scent that complements the lavender syrup in the cocktail.
