Prep Time
- 5 min
Difficulty
- easy
Serves
- 1
Ingredients
Method
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2
Add the Mustard Gin, Chartreuse, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- 3
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into a chilled highball glass.
- 5
Carefully top with apple foam and serve immediately.
Story
The Moment
Some cocktails surprise you in the very best way.
The Mustard Gin Sour is one of them.
At first glance, it feels familiar—a bright sour with fresh citrus and a silky finish. Then the layers begin to unfold. Herbal notes, gentle savoury character, and crisp apple come together in a cocktail that's thoughtful, balanced, and unlike anything you might expect.
Created in collaboration with our friends at Hearth Restaurant, it's a cocktail that celebrates curiosity and the joy of discovering new flavours.
The Spirit Connection
Black Fox Mustard Gin begins with a question: what happens when an unexpected botanical grown on our Canadian prairie soil becomes part of a classic gin?
The answer is remarkably balanced. The mustard seed contributes a gentle warmth and subtle savoury complexity that complements the gin's botanicals without ever dominating them.
Paired with the herbal character of Chartreuse, bright lemon, and delicate apple foam, the result is layered, elegant, and wonderfully intriguing. It is a cocktail that beautifully showcases our crop-to-connoisseur philosophy.
Glassware & Garnish
Glassware: Chilled highball glass. Garnish: Apple foam.
Make It Your Own
This cocktail rewards small adjustments while maintaining its elegant balance:
- Increase the lemon juice: for a brighter, more citrus-forward finish
- Add a dash of aromatic bitters: to emphasize the herbal notes
- Swap the apple foam: for a thin slice of crisp apple for a fresh, seasonal alternative if foam isn't available
- Chill the glass before serving: to keep the cocktail vibrant from the first sip to the last
Every variation reveals another side of the spirit without losing its distinctive character.
Serve & Pair
Best enjoyed when you're in the mood to discover something unexpected.
Perfect for:
- Cocktail evenings with friends
- Chef's tasting menus
- Celebrating special occasions
- Sharing with adventurous cocktail lovers
Pairs well with:
- Aged cheeses
- Roasted poultry
- Pork dishes with apple
- Charcuterie
- Herb-forward small plates
Experience Cocktails at Our Saskatoon Distillery
Want to experience this unexpected, savoury cocktail right at the source? Visit our Saskatoon-area tasting room to enjoy our award-winning spirits where they are made. Walk the farm where our ingredients are grown, join us for a distillery tour, or reserve a table to discover a new favourite flavour profile.
Explore More
If you enjoyed this, you might also like:
- Sage Gin Corpse Reviver No. 2 (for another herbaceous classic reimagined)
- Oaked Gin Sour (for a richer take on a timeless sour)
- Secret Garden (for a lighter botanical expression)