Gin and Sin
Gin with orange, lemon and grenadine. A simple Prohibition-era sour.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 5 ml Grenadine
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 5 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Fresh orange juice makes all the difference.
About the Gin and Sin
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Gin and Sin FAQ
What's in a Gin and Sin?
45 ml gin, 15 ml orange juice, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 5 ml grenadine, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Gin and Sin?
About 18% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Gin and Sin?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Gin and Sin in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
