Mead Sour Anyone? Mix up the Best, Easy, and Delicious Mead Cocktail Ever!

Tired of the same old cocktails? The Mead Sour is here to shake things up! It’s a fresh and easy twist on the classic sour drink—made with mead, gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you’re already a fan of mead or trying it for the first time, this cocktail is a fun and tasty way to enjoy it. It’s light, flavorful, and sure to impress your friends at your next get-together.

A Mead Sour is a cocktail that combines mead (a honey-based wine) with fresh lemon juice, a touch of simple syrup, orange liqueur, and a splash of gin, whiskey, or brandy. You can also add egg white to give it a smooth, foamy top—just like a classic whiskey sour. The flavor is bright and balanced. You get the soft, floral sweetness from the mead, a tangy kick from the lemon, and a creamy finish if you add egg white. It’s a drink that feels both refreshing and special.

The Mead Sour is smooth and refreshing with just the right mix of sweet and tart. The egg white (if used) adds a creamy layer of foam that makes each sip feel rich and silky. The lemon keeps things bright and fresh, and the mead adds a light honey flavor you won’t find in most cocktails. It’s a fun way to try something new—without getting too fancy or complicated.

The Mead Sour is smooth, sassy, and full of surprises. This is the kind of cocktail that turns heads—and then gets requested again and again.

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Mead Sour Ingredients

• Gin
• Mead
• Grand Marnier Liqueur
• Simple Syrup
• Lemon Juice
• Egg White (Optional)
• Garnish – Orange Slice and Maraschino Cherry

Tips

Mead tastes like a medium-sweet wine with a touch of honey. Once opened, the mead will keep for 3 -6 days refrigerated if sealed.

Use good quality spirits. The better the ingredients, the better your cocktail will taste.

If using egg whites, I purchase a small carton of Bob Evans 100% Liquid Egg Whites.

Where to Find Mead

While in Charleston, I visited the Savannah Bee Company. The salesperson described several ways to use mead in a cocktail. Intrigued, I purchased bottles of Mead and Honey.

An excellent Mead worth noting is the Moonlight Meadery, Fling Mead. It has an orange blossom honey flavor, along with hints of Rhubarb and Strawberries. I found this at Total Wine.

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The Right Glass Matters

How to Make a Mead Sour

Without Egg White

Add the Gin, mead, Grand Marnier Liqueur, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker half full of ice.

Shake vigorously for 15 seconds then pour the strained ingredients into a glass with ice.

With Egg White

Add the Gin, mead, Grand Marnier Liqueur, simple syrup, egg whites, and lemon juice to a shaker without ice.

Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously again.

Pour the strained ingredients into a glass with ice.

Garnish

Garnish the cocktail with a wedge of orange and a Maraschino cherry.

The Mead Sour is a perfect mix of old and new—bringing honey wine from the past into a fun, modern drink. It’s great for a sunny afternoon, a dinner party, or anytime you want something a little different in your glass. Cheers to something sweet and surprising!

More Cocktails with Mead

• Ransome Note Martini
• Bourbon Blackberry Mead cocktail!

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