Apple & Clove Gin Sour

Apple & Clove Gin Sour

Cozy season in a glass. The Apple & Clove Gin Sour blends crisp apple, bright citrus, and warming spice for the perfect autumn sip. 

Ingredients:
  • 2 oz (60 ml) Anchored Spirits American Gin
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz (22 ml) apple syrup (see below)
  • 2 dashes clove bitters (or muddled clove–infused syrup if you don’t have bitters)
  • 1 egg white (or aquafaba, for vegan option)
  • Ice
  • Apple slice + clove stud (for garnish)

Apple Syrup (prep ahead)

  • 1 cup apple juice (or cider)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2–3 whole cloves

Simmer gently until sugar dissolves and mixture slightly thickens (5–7 minutes). Strain out cloves and let cool.

Instructions:
  1. In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, apple syrup, clove bitters, and egg white. Shake without ice for 10–12 seconds to build foam.
  2. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled (about 15 seconds).
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Float a thin apple slice on top, optionally studded with a clove for aroma.