Flower Power Sour
Inspired By:
Classic Cocktail
Complexity
Alcohol Level
4/5
Light
Type
Sour
Preparation
Shaken
Glass
Collins
Ice
Rock
INGREDIENTS
SONKLIN • 45 ml / 1.5 oz
Fresh lemon juice • 30 ml / 1 oz
Lavender simple syrup • 15 ml / 0.5 oz
Fresh egg white • 1 (or 15 ml aquafaba as vegan alternative)
Creme de violette • 7.5 ml / 0.25 oz (for float)
Garnish:
Dried lavender buds • pinch
Lavender Simple Syrup:
White sugar • 1 cup
Water • 0.5 cup
Dried culinary lavender • 1 tbsp
STEPS
1. Make lavender syrup: Bring water to boil, add sugar and dried lavender in cheesecloth sachet, simmer 5 minutes, remove from heat, cool completely, strain through fine sieve
2. Add SONKLIN, lemon juice, lavender syrup and egg white to a mixing tin (no ice)
3. Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify egg white
4. Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds
5. Double-strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice
6. Float creme de violette carefully over the back of a bar spoon to create a violet layer on top
7. Garnish with a pinch of dried lavender buds
NOTES:
The egg white creates a silky, velvety mouthfeel and visual appeal with a thick cap of foam. Lavender syrup must be made with dried culinary lavender (never fresh for syrups - it tastes soapy). Creme de violette floats on top, creating visual interest and adding floral complexity on the first sip. This is an Instagram-worthy drink that tastes as good as it looks.
Batched Version: Prepare lavender syrup in advance (keeps 2 weeks refrigerated). Batch the liquid ingredients without egg white, and add egg white individually at service, dry shake, then add to shaker with ice.
HISTORY
The Sour is one of the six classic cocktail families, dating to the 19th century. The template - spirit, acid, sugar, and optionally egg white - has proven endlessly adaptable. Floral sours emerged during the cocktail revival as bartenders drew inspiration from colonial-era botanical traditions.
This interpretation showcases how SONKLIN's delicate, sometimes floral rice character creates a perfect foundation for lavender and violet. It's a drink that celebrates femininity and elegance without sacrificing strength or character.
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