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Alcoholic cocktail typically made with gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Gin Sour cocktail (120 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 7.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
142
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 45 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 ounce (large) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 cup (double) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Shake gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. For a foamy version, add egg white and shake without ice first, then shake again with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired.
A Gin Sour cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Some recipes add egg white for a smooth foam, while a few dashes of bitters or a citrus garnish add extra aroma. Egg white is optional, not essential.
Sometimes: egg white is an optional addition to a Gin Sour cocktail, not a required ingredient. It creates a silky texture and stable foam without making the drink taste strongly of egg. Leave it out for a simpler, clearer sour.
A Gin Sour cocktail tastes tart and lightly sweet, with gin’s botanical and juniper notes underneath. Lemon provides the sharpness and syrup balances it. The exact balance varies by recipe, so adjust the syrup gradually rather than masking the gin with excess sweetness.
A Gin Sour cocktail uses gin, while a Whiskey Sour uses whiskey; both combine a spirit with citrus and a sweetener. Gin tends to bring a brighter, herbal, juniper-led character, whereas whiskey gives the drink a warmer, richer flavor.
A Gin Sour cocktail is shaken with ice to chill and dilute it, then usually strained and served without the shaking ice in a short glass. It can also be poured over fresh ice, though that makes it dilute more slowly as you drink.
A Gin Sour cocktail is usually served without carbonation, while a Gin Fizz gets topped with soda water. The fizz is longer, lighter, and bubbly; the sour is more concentrated. Egg white may appear in either drink, depending on the recipe.
Yes, you can make a Gin Sour cocktail with another sweetener, such as dissolved sugar or honey syrup. Honey changes the flavor and can be slow to mix, so use a liquid honey syrup and add it gradually until the lemon tastes balanced.
A Gin Sour cocktail contains alcohol from its gin, but its strength varies with the recipe, the gin used, and how much the drink is diluted by shaking. Lemon juice and syrup do not remove the alcohol, so sip it as an alcoholic drink.
Yes, you can combine the gin, lemon juice, and syrup ahead of serving and keep the mixture chilled. Shake each portion with ice just before pouring. If using egg white, add it per serving rather than storing it in a large batch.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7.2mg · 8% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
3.6µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
34mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
4.8mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Gin Sour cocktail balances gin with lemon juice and simple syrup, bringing together the tart, sweet and botanical notes associated with the classic sour style. It belongs to the long tradition of spirit-and-citrus cocktails; recipes can vary from one bar to another.
It is usually served chilled in cocktail bars or at home as an aperitif, often alongside savoury snacks or small plates. The lemon gives it a bright, sharp edge, while the syrup softens the gin’s juniper character. It is an alcoholic drink, with some of its energy coming from the added sugar. If you prefer a less sweet version, ask for less syrup; a glass of water alongside it is a simple pairing.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.