Helmut 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 der Weisse (White Vermouth). If you are getting tired of drinking Hugo =)

ingredients by categories:

  • Elderflower Syrup: Giffard Elderflower Syrup (Fleur de Sureau)
  • Vermouth (Sweet): Helmut der Weisse
  • Craft Gin: HYGGE Gin
  • Citrus Juices: Lemon Juice (Fresh)
Source: The recipe is an original creation by the author.
Light Yellow Color In A White Wine Glass Lemon Zest As Garnish On Wooden Table
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drink recipe

  • 10 ml HYGGE Gin
  • 50 ml Helmut der Weisse
  • 20 ml Giffard Elderflower Syrup (Fleur de Sureau)
  • 30 ml Lemon Juice (Fresh)
equipment:
Cocktail Shaker, Ice Scoop, Jigger, Peeler, Strainer
bar technique:
Garnish, Shake, Strain
glassware:
White Wine Glass
ice for mixing:
Ice Cubes
ice for glassware:
Ice Cubes
garnish:
Lemon Twist
recipe variation:
Sour

how to mix

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

Detailed Recipe Instructions

  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.

    mixing tips

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

  2. Mise en Place: Keep all equipment and ingredients within range.

garnish instruction

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

recipe profile

texture:
Astringent, Clean
color:
Light White
main flavor:
Elderflower, Lemon, White Flowers
aroma:

Elderflower

aroma chart

  • Fruitiness
  • Sourness
  • Alcoholic Strength
  • Sweetness

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Written by Timo Wessels
Published on the September 3, 2024 and updated last time on the October 4, 2024.