Description
A delightful cocktail that combines the tartness of fresh raspberries with smooth gin or vodka, perfect for romantic occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 ml London Dry Gin or Vodka (4 oz)
- 60 ml Fresh Lemon Juice (2 oz)
- 30 ml Simple Syrup (1 oz)
- 12–16 Fresh Raspberries
- 2 Egg Whites or 60 ml Unsalted Aquafaba (2 oz, optional)
- Ice
- Rose Petals, for garnish
- 60 ml Raspberry Syrup (2 oz, substitute for fresh raspberries and simple syrup)
Instructions
- Fill 2 coupe glasses with ice and water. Set them aside.
- Muddle the fresh raspberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker to release the juices.
- Add the gin (or vodka), lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to the shaker.
- Seal the lid and dry shake for 15 seconds.
- Add ice and shake again for 10-15 seconds.
- Discard the ice water from the glasses, then strain the drink into the chilled glasses.
- Garnish with rose petals, fresh raspberries, or a sprig of mint. Enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh raspberries for best flavor. Adjust sweetness by varying simple syrup. For vegan option, use aquafaba instead of egg whites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg