Most winter cocktails lean heavy — spice, smoke, heat. This one takes a different approach. The Chamomile & Lemon Gin Sour is quietly restorative, balancing soft floral notes with the clean brightness of citrus.
It’s a drink designed for the end of a long day: calming, refreshing, and structured enough to feel intentional without being fussy.
Chamomile and lemon are a natural pairing, but they rarely appear together in cocktails. This gin sour uses a simple chamomile syrup to introduce floral depth while keeping the drink graceful and uncluttered. The texture is silky, the acidity is balanced, and the aroma is subtly comforting — essentially a gentler, more contemplative version of a classic sour.
Here is the recipe!
Chamomile & Lemon Gin Sour
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz chamomile syrup*
- 1 egg white (optional for texture)
- Garnish: Dried chamomile flowers or a thin lemon peel
*Chamomile Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 bags chamomile tea bags (or 1 tbsp loose chamomile)
- Steep tea in hot syrup for 5 minutes, then strain and cool.
Instructions
- If using egg white, dry shake all ingredients (no ice) for 10–12 seconds.
- If not, add all the ingredients to a shaker.
- Add ice and shake (again) until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass with ice.
- Garnish simply — a pinch of dried chamomile or a thin strip of lemon peel.
Nutrition
Why Lush Life Loves It!
This sour feels both refreshing and restorative. The chamomile adds a whisper of warmth and floral depth, while the lemon keeps it bright. It’s light enough for weeknights but has enough elegance to serve at winter gatherings — the ideal nightcap when you want a gentle finish instead of a heavy one.