Cardinal Gin Berry Sour Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 30 ml mixed berry gin (use your preferred brand)
2. 30 ml fresh lemon juice
3. 15 ml strawberry simple syrup (recipe below)
4. 1 dash of plum bitters
5. 30 ml aquafaba (vegan option) or 1 egg white
6. Ice
7. Garnish: Edible flowers, mint, or a lemon twist

Strawberry Simple Syrup Recipe:

1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of fresh strawberries (sliced).
2. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain out the strawberry solids.

Instructions:

1. Add the ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the mixed berry gin, lemon juice, strawberry simple syrup, plum bitters and aquafaba (or egg white).
2. Shake it up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
3. Double strain: Strain the cocktail into a glass, discarding the ice.
4. Shake again: Return the cocktail to the shaker and give it another good shake.
5. Serve: Strain the frothy cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass. You might need to scoop out some of the foam with a spoon.
6. Garnish: Add edible flowers, mint, or a lemon twist for an elegant touch.