Gin Sour Cocktail

The Sour is one of the oldest cocktails around and is probably the starting point of mixology. Jerry Thomas was the first person to write it down. The original sour cocktail recipe is based on a simple balance of sweetness (usually sugar syrup), the bitterness of lime or lemon juice and, of course, a spirit that gives character to the mix. Usually, rum (Daiquiri), bourbon, vodka and gin are the spirits used. The name Gin Sour, referring to the sour taste of lemon, is misleading as this cocktail is a perfectly balanced mix of the sweetness of the sugar, the lemon sour and the dry taste of gin.