Japanese Seasons Gin Sour

Make any time of year shine with Suntory Roku(r) Gin. Whether it's muddled strawberries and basil leaves in the summer, apple slices and old fashioned bitters in the fall, or lemon and lime juice with yuzu bitters in the winter, switch up the fruits and flavors with this diverse cocktail.

Japanese Seasons Gin Sour

A versatile gin sour that changes with the seasons, featuring Suntory Roku(r) Gin and a variety of fruits and flavors to suit any time of year.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Suntory Roku(r) Gin
  • 5 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice
  • 5 1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Instructions

  1. For a summer take on the gin sour, gently muddle 1 strawberry and 2-3 basil leaves in a shaker.
  2. Add gin, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and ice, and shake until well chilled.
  3. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with seasonal fruit.
  4. For the fall gin sour, gently muddle 2-3 apple slices in a shaker and add a dash of Fee's(r) Old Fashioned bitters.
  5. Add gin, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and ice, and shake until well chilled.
  6. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with apple slices.
  7. For a winter gin sour, add gin, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and 1-2 dashes of Miracle Mile(r) Yuzu Bitters to an ice-filled shaker.
  8. Shake until well chilled and strain into a coupe glass.
  9. Garnish with citrus or herbs.