Sloe Gin Sour
The Sloe Gin Sour is a classic British cocktail, a variation of the gin sour family, distinguished by its use of sloe gin—a liqueur made by infusing gin with sloe berries. It typically combines sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, often shaken and served straight up or over ice, sometimes with a dash of egg white for a silky foam. Its origins are rooted in early 20th-century cocktail culture, particularly in the UK.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the added sugars in the sloe gin and simple syrup, with negligible fat and protein. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, coming almost entirely from alcohol and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the drink is a staple of British pub and cocktail bar culture, often associated with a traditional, slightly tart flavor profile. Nutritionally, its unique aspect is the presence of small amounts of antioxidants from the sloe berries, though these are minor compared to the sugar and alcohol content.
