{"id":3749,"date":"2022-10-26T15:25:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T14:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=3749"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:43:45","slug":"sour-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/sour-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Popular Sour Cocktails to Try at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;Sour&#8217; is a strange word to use when describing food and drink, but in the world of cocktails, it&#8217;s a surprisingly delicious sub-category of mixed drinks. Sour cocktails hit that perfect sweet-tart balance and they\u2019re some of the most fun drinks you can shake up at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are 13 must-try sour cocktail recipes guaranteed to raise your home-bar game in a big way: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/whiskey-sour\/\">Whiskey Sour cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Whiskey Sour Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/63.US_Best-Whiskey-Cocktails_Canva_MAERJSCfEtk-glasses-of-whiskey-sour.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning how to pull off a drink <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with egg white should be a rite of passage for every newbie cocktail maker. This sweet, slightly tart drink is an absolute classic with its retro foam topping, and a real game-changer in terms of mouthfeel and texture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Egg white<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Yes! <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/how-to-use-egg-whites-cocktails\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your Guide to Making Egg White Cocktails the Easy Way<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/pisco-sour-cocktail\/\">Pisco Sour cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Pisco Sour Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Pisco-Sour_Canva_MAEcOibOVZI-pisco-sour-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hailing from pretty Peru, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">this<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is an earthy and tasty drink featuring pisco (a white Peruvian brandy made from Muscadel grapes), lime, egg white and sugar as ingredients. It also happens to be the national cocktail of both Peru and Chile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/amaretto-sour\/\">Amaretto Sour cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make an Amaretto Sour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/331.US_How-to-Make-an-Amaretto-Sour_Canva_MADnR7_Eayk-sweet-homemade-whiskey-amaretto-sour.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is a nutty spin-off of the classic Whisky Sour. Almond-flavoured liqueur comes to the party with rich notes of vanilla and a subtly bitter finish. We love serving this as an after-dinner drink with a cheese platter and plenty of dark, red fruit like plums and grapes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/lime-margarita\/\">Classic Margarita cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top image of refreshing and citrusy Lime Margarita Cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The amazingly zingy <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lime Margarita<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is the OG drink that initially started the full-blown Margarita craze. Combining tequila, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandmarnier.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Marnier<\/a>, lime juice and agave syrup, it pairs well with all sorts of tasty canapes and main meals. As such, it\u2019s a great trick to have up your hosting sleeve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to go no-ABV?<\/span><\/b> Shake up our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/margarita-mocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Margarita Mocktail!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/tequila-sour\/\">Tequila Sour cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/27.-Tequila-Sour_Canva_bhofack2-tequila-sour-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two tequila sours on a cloth\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/27.-Tequila-Sour_Canva_bhofack2-tequila-sour-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/27.-Tequila-Sour_Canva_bhofack2-tequila-sour-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/27.-Tequila-Sour_Canva_bhofack2-tequila-sour-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/27.-Tequila-Sour_Canva_bhofack2-tequila-sour-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/27.-Tequila-Sour_Canva_bhofack2-tequila-sour-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/27.-Tequila-Sour_Canva_bhofack2-tequila-sour.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/tequila-summer-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tequila summer cocktails<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> don&#8217;t come any more iconic than this. The Tequila Sour is a mashup between a classy 1920s sour cocktail and a tasty modern Margarita that hits the sweet spot of retro and trendy with plenty of lemon-lime brightness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/types-of-tequila\/\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to the Different Types of Tequila<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Sour Cherry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/french-75\/\">French 75 cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Sour Cherry French 75\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Sour-Cherry-French-75_Canva_MADu64SNvSw-sparkling-red-rose-champagne.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This variation on the traditional <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French 75 cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> recipe calls for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldoggin.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">gin<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, lemon juice, sour cherry syrup and Prosecco. The cherry syrup adds a lovely blush-coloured seasonal twist that makes the drink instantly Instagrammable!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/gold-rush-cocktail\/\">Gold Rush cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Rush cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/289.-Gold-Rush-Cocktail_Canva_-bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First invented in New York Bar called <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Milk and Honey<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> before the American Prohibition rolled around, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gold Rush cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/bees-knees-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bee&#8217;s Knees<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but replaces gin with bourbon. Straightforward and sophisticated, it\u2019s the perfect pre-dinner serve for your next summer party.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/clover-club-cocktail-recipe\/\">Clover Club cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Clover-Club-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Clover Club Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Clover-Club-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Clover-Club-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Clover-Club-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Clover-Club-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Clover-Club-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_Clover-Club.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tangy, frothy, bright pink, and pretty as a picture, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clover Club cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is an excellent option for gin lovers who want to expand their drinks repertoire and a fantastic all-rounder drink that suits just about any occasion. We love it as a signature cocktail at weddings simply because it&#8217;s so lovely to look at.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/gimlet\/\">Gimlet cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gimlet Cocktail Recipe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/334.US_Gimlet-Ingredients_Canva_MAD6uHwyhvQ-homemade-vokda-gimlet-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apparently first invented to help sailors stave off scurvy, this delightfully <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet and sour cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> combines gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and an optional splash of soda water. The great thing about the easy list of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gimlet ingredients<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is that you can really adapt this drink to suit your taste by using vodka or tequila as your base spirit and experimenting with muddle ingredients such as basil and cucumber.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/mojito-cocktail-ingredients\/\">Classic Mojito cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Mojito with a yellow straw, mint and sliced lime\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/263.-Virgin-Mojito_Canva_natalipopova2011-mojito.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To whip up an authentic Mojito, you combine a few indigenous Cuban ingredients to create a sweet, sparkly sip. It\u2019s so easy &#8211; all you need is white rum, lime, mint, sugar, and a little soda water for a fizzy finish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make it a mocktail: <\/span><\/b>Shake up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/strawberry-mojito-mocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Virgin Strawberry Mojito!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/new-york-sour\/\">New York Sour cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"New York Sour Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_New-York-Sour_Canva_MADnNR8wJhE-whiskey-new-york-sour-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/ibas-list-of-official-cocktails\/\">IBA official cocktail<\/a>, the New York Sour cocktail hails from the mid-19th century. Adding red wine to the base of a classic Whiskey Sour imparts a deep red colour and striking aromatic qualities that make for a wonderfully complex flavour profile without being too finicky to shake up on the fly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expert recommendations:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/ibas-list-of-official-cocktails\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15 Drinks on the IBA\u2019s List of Official Cocktails You&#8217;ve Got to Try<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/gin-sour\/\">Gin Sour cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gin Sour \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/349.US_Sour-Cocktails_Gin-Sour_Canva_MADUoViQiNc-pisco-sour-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Light with a lot of character, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gin Sour cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> comes together with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldoggin.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gin<\/a>, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a few dashes of bitters. The egg white makes a luscious foam, but you can also skip it if you aren&#8217;t keen on the idea &#8211; the drink is also great without it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/lemon-drop-martini\/\">Lemon Drop Martini cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon Drop Martini\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/286.US_Lemon-Drop-Martini_Canva_MAD9bjygShI-glasses-of-lemon-drop-martini-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lemon Drop Martini<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a festive sour serve if ever there was one. With a perky attitude and a glittery sugar rim, this perfectly balanced tart drink had its origins in the heydays of the 1970s and was named after a zesty candy that was equally popular at the time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More vodka vibes? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/what-to-mix-vodka-with\/\">What to Mix with Vodka<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Other tasty cocktail avenues to explore<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Best-Gin-Cocktails-Ever-Invented_CANVA_Igishevamaria-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two grapefruit and cucumber gin cocktalis\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the sour cocktail lineup has you excited to get your shaker out, here are a few other tasty mixed drink avenues to explore when you&#8217;re feeling adventurous:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/best-gin-cocktails\/\">The Best Gin Cocktails Ever Invented<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/bourbon-based-summer-cocktails\/\">9 Bourbon-Based Summer Cocktails to Beat the Heat<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/best-champagne-cocktails\/\">Pop the Cork: Our Best Cocktails with Champagne<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/pineapple-juice-cocktails\/\">15 Totally Tropical Pineapple Juice Cocktails<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/best-cognac-cocktails\/\">10 Simple Cognac Cocktails to Impress Your Friends<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>We recommend that you start from the top and make them all one at a time so you can find your ultimate cocktail recipe favourite. So, get shaking and sipping, and remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themixerdotcom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tag The Mixer<\/a> in your pics. Looking for more inspo? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/subscribe\/\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Sour&#8217; is a strange word to use when describing food and drink, but in the world of cocktails, it&#8217;s a surprisingly delicious sub-category of mixed drinks. Sour cocktails hit that perfect sweet-tart balance and they\u2019re some of the most fun drinks you can shake up at home. 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