Gin Daisy
The Gin Daisy is a strong gin sour, tart and herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 76 out of 100
- Fruity
- 28 out of 100
- Bitter
- 25 out of 100
- Herbal
- 57 out of 100
- Boozy
- 67 out of 100
How to make a Gin Daisy
To make a Gin Daisy, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 2 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, ¼ oz simple syrup and 3 dashes grenadine. Garnish with maraschino cherry and orange.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Lemon juice1 oz
- Simple syrupor ½ tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Grenadine3 dashes
- Maraschino cherry, Orangegarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup, Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange wheel.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
No simple syrup? Muddle ½ tsp sugar with a splash of water in the shaker until it dissolves, then carry on.
Gin Daisy questions
What does a Gin Daisy taste like?
Mostly tart and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Gin Daisy?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Gin Daisy and a Gin Sour?
Both use gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. The Gin Daisy adds grenadine. Both are shaken, but the Gin Daisy goes in a rocks glass and the Gin Sour in a sour glass.
Should a Gin Daisy be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice, simple syrup and grenadine need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
Can I make Gin Daisys in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin, 6 oz lemon juice, ¾ oz simple syrup and ½ oz grenadine in a jug and chill it. Add 3¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.