Sorgin Black Ink Sour – A Modern Signature with Savoury Elegance
The Sorgin Black Ink Sour is a bold and contemporary signature cocktail that blends citrus freshness with savoury depth. Inspired by modern gastronomy and creative mixology, this cocktail explores the boundary between classic sour structure and avant-garde flavour.
Built on Sorgin Yellow Gin, this cocktail combines verjus and Suze for a vibrant, slightly bitter backbone, softened by elderflower syrup and sharpened with a subtle saline solution. The striking visual contrast comes from a delicate cuttlefish-ink rim, adding both drama and a gentle umami note.
Elegant, expressive and unapologetically creative, the Sorgin Black Ink Sour is a cocktail for those who appreciate flavour beyond sweetness, where balance, texture and originality take centre stage.
recipe
– 50 ml Sorgin Yellow Gin
– 35 ml Verjus
– 20 ml Suze
– 15 ml Elderflower syrup
– 1 dash saline solution
– Ice
– Cuttlefish ink rim (or black salt as an alternative)
– Lemon peel (optional)
Method
– Prepare a coupe glass with a light cuttlefish-ink rim (or black salt rim).
– Add Sorgin Yellow Gin, verjus, Suze, elderflower syrup and saline solution to a shaker with ice.
– Shake firmly until well chilled.
– Double strain into the prepared glass.
– Garnish subtly with lemon peel if desired.
