Gin Daisy
Gin · Rocks
A late-1800s American template that birthed a thousand sours — gin, lemon, grenadine, and soda over crushed ice.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 15% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | citrus, pomegranate, historic, fizzy |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.75 oz
- Grenadine0.5 oz
- Soda Water1 oz
- Orange Slice1 piece
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Add gin, lemon juice, and grenadine to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Strain into rocks glass filled with crushed ice
- Top with soda water
- 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.