The Snow Day is built on the classic Gin Sour template, using texture to give the drink its character. A tangy Meyer lemon cordial brings soft acidity and gentle sweetness, while egg white creates the lifted foam that makes a sour feel composed rather than sharp.
The finishing meringue is not just garnish. It adds a crisp or creamy cap, depending on how you serve it, giving each sip a contrast of airy sweetness against bright citrus and botanicals. The Spirit of Gin keeps the base clean and structured, so the drink stays light and refreshing even with the extra flourish of meringue and lemon zest.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ oz The Spirit of Gin
- ½ oz Meyer Lemon Cordial*
- Egg white
- Dehydrated Lemon or freshly grated Meyer lemon zest
- Mini baked meringue or fresh meringue if you have time and patience
- Round Snowball like rocks glass
Method
Add the gin, lemon cordial and egg white to a cocktail shaker and dry shake (no ice) until the ingredients foam.
Add ice to the shaker and shake briefly until chilled.
Strain into a spherical rocks glass or a coupe.
Top with a crunchy baked meringue or if you’re feeling it, some freshly whipped meringue.
Garnish with grated Meyer lemon zest or a dehydrated piece of lemon.
*For Meyer Lemon Cordial
You’ll need about 3 lbs of Meyer lemons which will give you 2.5 cups of juice and 2 cups of cane sugar.
Grate one lemon for the garnish and juice and strain the lemons into a saucepan.
Add the sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
You’ll have plenty enough for a cocktail party.