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Recipe: Full Bloom Gin Sour – The Perfect Spring Cocktail

Rebecca ConnorsMarch 26, 2026

Looking to add a unique, spring-inspired cocktail to your menu? The Blossom Sour is a modern gin sour in full bloom – blending bright citrus, delicate cherry notes, and subtle floral complexity with a smooth, creamy foam for a visually stunning, share-worthy serve.

How to Make It:
Step-by-Step Video

Ingredients

    • 1 Oz. Gin (45 ml)
    • 4 tsp Cherry liqueur (20ml)
    • 4 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice (20 ml)
    • 1 tsp sugar syrup
    • 6 drops secret syrup (Lemon zest, vanilla bean, pink pepper, rose essence)
    • 3-4 drops of Ripples Foamer
    • Ice

Instructions:

Step 1: Build the Base

Add the gin, cherry liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar syrup, and secret syrup into a shaker.

Step 2: Add the Foamer

Add 3-4 drops of vegan Ripples foamer to the shaker.

Step 3. Dry Shake

Add ice and shake again for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.

Step 4. Shake with Ice

Froth the milk together with one tbsp of the cooled cherry mixture until thick and stable. Gently layer the foam over your drink.

Step 5. Strain & Serve

Strain into a glass to achieve a silky texture and clean finish.

Step 6. Print and Serve

Top with your favorite Ripples spring print and enjoy! Don’t forget to share it with your friends.

Try the Full Bloom Gin Sour on your next spring menu and see how a beautifully balanced cocktail, finished with a stunning print, can turn every serve into a moment worth sharing.

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