Sweaty Balls - Gin, Apricot & Honey Egg-White Sour

Sweaty Balls is a modern gin sour built from Gin, Apricot Brandy, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup, and Egg White. Apricot and honey soften the citrus, while a dry shake builds the foam that gives the drink its smooth texture.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Gin - botanical backbone.
• Apricot Brandy - stone-fruit sweetness.
• Lemon Juice - fresh acidity.
• Honey Syrup - floral sweetness.
• Egg White - foam and silky texture.

Equipment

• Shaker
• Fine strainer
• Coupe/Coupette Glass

Apricot and Honey Need Real Acidity

The lemon keeps two sweet modifiers from becoming heavy, while the egg white softens the edges without adding sweetness.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use peach liqueur instead of apricot.
• Replace Honey Syrup with Simple Syrup.
• Use aquafaba instead of Egg White.
• Omit the foam component for a leaner sour.

Helpful Tips

• Use fresh Lemon Juice.
• Use fresh properly refrigerated eggs or pasteurized Egg White.
• Dry shake before adding ice.
• Shake again with ice and fine-strain into a chilled glass.