Persimmon Gin Sour
A silky, fall-forward sour, the Persimmon Gin Sour blends mellow persimmon sweetness with bright lemon, warm cardamom, and a cloud of frothy foam on top. Lightly spiced and beautifully balanced, it’s an elegant way to turn ripe persimmons into a show-stopping cocktail.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Cocktail
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 266 kcal
1 Coupe glass
1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Bartender Kit
2 oz gin 1 oz persimmon syrup 0.5 oz cardamom syrup 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice 1 egg white optional, for froth Add gin, persimmon syrup, cardamom syrup, lemon juice, and egg white (if using) to a shaker without ice.
Dry shake for 15 seconds to create the foam.
Add ice and shake again until the shaker is cold and the drink is frothy.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a dried persimmon slice and fresh mint.
The Twist
Add 1–2 drops orange blossom water or
Add 0.25 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur (careful, or it will completely take over the persimmon)
Mocktail Version
Substitute gin with Seedlip Garden or another botanical N/A spirit
Skip the egg white if preferred (or replace with aquafaba)
Shake the syrups + lemon together, strain, and top with a splash of soda
Serving: 1 g Calories: 266 kcal Carbohydrates: 33 g Protein: 3 g Fat: 0.1 g Saturated Fat: 0.01 g Sodium: 75 mg Potassium: 99 mg Fiber: 0.1 g Sugar: 32 g Vitamin A: 1 IU Vitamin C: 8 mg Calcium: 9 mg Iron: 2 mg
Keyword fruit, gin, Spices