Gin Daisy

Gin · Rocks

A late-1800s American template that birthed a thousand sours — gin, lemon, grenadine, and soda over crushed ice.

GlassRocks
GarnishNone
ABV15%
Categoryclassic
Flavorcitrus, pomegranate, historic, fizzy

Ingredients

  • Gin2 oz
  • Fresh Lemon Juice0.75 oz
  • Grenadine0.5 oz
  • Soda Water1 oz
  • Orange Slice1 piece
  • Maraschino Cherry1 piece

Method

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, and grenadine to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Strain into rocks glass filled with crushed ice
  4. Top with soda water
  5. Garnish with orange slice and cherry

Pro Tips

  • The Daisy template is spirit + citrus + sweetener + soda — scale up for large batches easily.
  • Yellow or white Chartreuse as the modifier is an elevated twist.
  • Served over crushed ice in a sour glass; no stir after soda to keep bubbles.