Method
- Combine gin, lemon juice, and sugar in a shaker half-filled with ice.
- Shake well, then strain into a whiskey sour glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
About the Gin Sour
The Gin Sour is a sour cocktail featuring gin as its base, balanced by tart lemon juice and sweet sugar. The orange and cherry garnish add fruity notes to the drink.
History
The Gin Sour evolved from punch, which was created in the 1620s-1630s when sailors improved distilled alcohol with citrus juice. By the mid-19th century, punches were prepared individually rather than in large communal bowls.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Джин сауэр, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.