Sunset Gin Recipe

Prepare citrus

Roll the grapefruit and lemon on the counter firmly with your palm for 20–30 seconds to loosen juices. Cut and measure 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.

Dry shake (if using egg white)

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, measured grapefruit and lemon juices, 1/2 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters and 1/2 egg white. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify and build a silky foam.

Shake with ice

Add 3 large ice cubes to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled (shaker will frost). This chills and dilutes the drink to the right balance.

Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass filled with one large ice cube using a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and any egg white solids.

Top gently with 1 oz chilled club soda poured down the side to create a subtle fizz and a layered 'sunset' appearance.

Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down about 3 inches above the glass and giving it a quick snap; then run the twist around the rim and drop it into the drink. Garnish with an edible flower or a sprig of micro-mint if desired.

Serve immediately. Advise guests that the cocktail contains raw egg white if used.