Blood Orange Gin Sour: Flawless Gin Sour Recipe
Sep 17, 2025
If you want a gin sour that turns heads, this one does it. Blood orange brings a ruby color and a sweet tart punch. Lemon Cordial keeps the citrus bright. A botanical gin ties everything together. Aquafaba gives the drink its silky foam and makes the whole thing feel luxe without extra effort.
Blood Orange Gin Sour Recipe
Makes one cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin (we like @13thcolony)
- 0.5 oz fresh blood orange juice
- 1 oz El Guapo™ Lemon Cordial
- 2 Tbsp aquafaba
- 3 shakes El Guapo™ Love Potion #9 Bitters
- Dried orange slice or fresh peel for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker.
- Shake without ice until the mixture turns frothy.
- Add ice and shake again until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a dried orange slice or a fresh peel.
Flavor Profile
This drink is bright, balanced and layered. The gin brings clean botanicals. Blood orange adds sweet tart citrus with a little depth. Lemon Cordial lifts the flavor and rounds the edges. Love Potion No. 9 Bitters add warm aromatic spice. Aquafaba finishes the drink with silky foam that looks gorgeous and tastes even better.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gin sour?
It is a mix of gin, citrus and a sweetener shaken into a balanced cocktail with bright acidity.
What does a blood orange cocktail taste like?
It is sweet, tart and slightly bitter with a hint of raspberry depth.
What is aquafaba and can I skip it?
Aquafaba is the liquid from canned chickpeas. It creates a soft foam like egg white. You can skip it if you want, but you will lose the texture.
Can I substitute blood orange juice?
Yes. Use orange juice with a splash of cranberry to mimic the color and brightness.
