Drool-worthy Sour Cocktail Recipe

If you’re anything like us, you probably believe that the best creations come from the heart. And in the case of Penny Hagekyriakou, founder of Melbourne’s most scrumptious food experiences platform, Drool, that couldn’t be more true. 

 “I met my now partner on the evening of postcode lockdown in Melbourne. Ironically enough, the distance and old school romance of taking things slow made the relationship really blossom! 

It was him who also introduced me to the world of gin. We would relish exploring new gins and experimenting with different cocktail recipes on Friday or Saturday night to keep date nights fun in lockdown. 

My partner quickly became the self-proclaimed ‘Negroni Master’, which triggered my competitive spirit and a pursuit to find a cocktail that I too could conquer! I’ve always loved the concept of a sour as they are quite old school and quirky; a little bit like our new romance, and so I decided to revamp the cocktail and make it my own!”

Lucky for us, Penny thinks the Drool Sour is best when shared. Here’s how you can make the cocktail that sparked it all (and yes, it comes in vegan and non-alcoholic versions too!)

Drool Sour

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 45ml gin OR non-alcoholic gin

• 20ml Campari (skip for the non-drinkers)

• 15ml simple syrup (1 cup water + 1 cup sugar, dissolved and cooled)

• 1 egg white OR chickpea brine 

• 20 ml fresh lemon juice 

• 1 small orange wedge, to garnish 

• 1 dash orange or Angostura bitters (2 dashes for the non-drinkers)

• 1 scoop of ice 

Equipment

• Coupe or Martini glass

• Cocktail shaker or thermos

• Measuring cup, spoon or shot glass 

• Strainer

Method

1. Add all ingredients (except for the orange wedge) to your thermos or shaker

2. Shake vigorously for approximately 30 seconds

3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass

4. Garnish with an orange wedge and enjoy!