Helmut Sour

Aperitivo, Refreshing, Sour

The Helmut Sour has a balanced and fresh taste of elderflower, combined with lemon and sweet vermouth. A super easy summer drink that comes with the natural flavors from the Helmut

  • StrengthLight
  • GlassWhite Wine Glass
  • Serves1
  • AllergensNot specified
  • AdditivesNot specified
  • Recipe sourceI created this drink
Helmut Sour

What you'll need

Ingredients and production

  • 10 mlHYGGE Gin
  • 50 mlHelmut der Weisse
  • 20 mlGiffard Elderflower Syrup (Fleur de Sureau)
  • 30 mlLemon Juice (Fresh)

Quick version:Add all ingredients into the shaker, add ice cubes. Shake shortly and strain into the prepared wine glass, garnish!

Method

Step by step

  1. Arrange all your ingredients, tools, and equipment.
  2. Make sure all bottles are ready and within reach.
  3. Use crushed ice or ice cubes to chill the glass or place it in a fridge/freezer.
  4. Get the garnish ready for the drink.
  5. Combine the ingredients in the shaker.
  6. Put ice cubes into the shaker.
  7. Shake for about 10 seconds.
  8. If you chilled the glass with ice, remove the ice from the glass.
  9. Place around 5-6 ice cubes into the serving glass.
  10. Pour the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
  11. Garnish the drink as prepared.
  12. Tidy up your area.

Serving and equipment

Before you pour

  • EquipmentCocktail Shaker, Ice Scoop, Jigger, Peeler, Strainer
  • TechniqueGarnish, Shake, Strain
  • Ice for mixingIce Cubes
  • Ice in the glassIce Cubes
  • GarnishLemon Twist
  • Serving occasionAfter-Dinner Delights, Cruise Ship Specials, Culinary Creations
  • Variation ofSour

Press the oils out of the citrus by squeezing the zest over the serving glass. Drop the garnish into the drink.

Mixing tips

From the bar

  • Garnish

    Be careful and confident if you want to peel a zitrus with a peeler.

  • Mise en Place

    Keep all equipment and ingredients within range.

Beverage attributes

About the drink

  • AromaElderflower
  • ColourLight White
  • Main Flavour ProfileElderflower, Lemon, White Flowers
  • TextureAstringent, Clean

Beverage profile

How it drinks

  • FruitinessFruitiness intensity: 3 out of 5
  • SournessSourness intensity: 4 out of 5
  • Alcoholic StrengthAlcoholic Strength intensity: 3 out of 5
  • SweetnessSweetness intensity: 2 out of 5

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