April Showers Sour
To add texture and creaminess without the cream, Austin mixologist Justin Lavenue shakes a little bit of vanilla yogurt into this floral gin sour. “It has a tartness that can balance out a drink and make it light and refreshing,” he says. Slideshow: Gin CocktailsRecipe from Food & Wine Cocktails 2015
Best New Mixologist Justin Lavenue
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