When you drain your can of chickpeas, keep the liquid because this is one of the best egg white substitutes.Įnsure you buy the salt-free option because nobody wants salt in their Whiskey Sour… And you’ll have chickpeas for dinner. There is another ingredient you can try to obtain the same frothy cocktail.Īquafaba is the perfect substitute for the egg white in a Whiskey Sour cocktail. But what do you do when the idea of raw egg white doesn’t appeal to you or you have dietary restrictions?įear not. A Note on Egg WhiteĮgg white is the traditional choice when mixing up one of these classic cocktails. Allow the drink to settle, form a frothy head, and garnish with three to four drops of Angostura bitters.Strain your drink into a coupe or rock glass.Add your ice to the ingredients, and shake it all again to ensure it is well-chilled.Combine the whiskey, simple syrup, egg white, and lemon juice in a shaker and shake it all (vigorously) for about 30 seconds.This is one of those cocktails where you will use the ‘dry shake’ technique to thoroughly combine all your ingredients-primarily if you use egg white.ĭry shaking means you’re going to shake all your ingredients without ice to combine them and shake it again again again with ice to cool it all down. Three-quarters of an ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice (lime juice is another option).Two ounces of whiskey-anything you fancy will do, but the conventional choice is bourbon.To make a Whiskey Sour the traditional way, you’ll need the following recipe. The egg white is also added to tame the tart flavor and create a richer and smoother mouthfeel. The egg white is standard, but you can leave it out to make a delicious vegan cocktail or use an alternative (we’ll touch upon that later).
The traditional recipe calls for whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, and egg white. You feel like whipping up one of the granddaddies of cocktails (the Manhattan is another historic cocktail), but what do you need to make this classic cocktail? Mixing Up a Whiskey Sour - A Traditional Recipe Finally, we’ll close off with a taste description so you know exactly what to expect when you order or mix a Whiskey Sour. We’ll look at a basic Whiskey Sour recipe so you can mix your own at home and offer advice on egg white substitutes if you cannot abide raw egg white or do not consume it due to dietary preferences.
Adding egg whites gives the cocktail a velvety mouthfeel and helps to tame the overall tartness. The simple syrup brings it all into a harmoniously balanced cocktail. Because bourbon is the traditional choice, you’ll notice hints of vanilla and caramel in harmony with the sourness of the lemon or lime juice. So while discussing what whiskey sour tastes like, we should ask what it feels like.Īs the name suggests, a Whiskey Sour will have a sour taste. While its history is lost to the mists of time, it can be traced back to the Lincoln administration, and the first recipe was published in 1862. Since we use egg white in our whiskey sours they are often also referred to as a Boston Sour.What could be better than combining the big three-citrus, spirits, and sugar into a delicious cocktail? And one of the oldest cocktails to boot as well! Drumroll for the Whiskey Sour! The egg white gives this cocktail that silky foam top. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass and garnish with a lemon twist. This is going to create that silky foam top. Next, squeeze your lemons for fresh juice.Īdd ice and all the ingredients to your cocktail shaker.
#EGG WHITE WHISKEY SOUR CRACK#
Crack your egg and separate the egg white from the yolk. I typically will do 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar.įirst, gather and prep your ingredients.
Don’t let the egg white foam intimidate you – this easy cocktail recipe is a breeze to make and will have your taste buds shouting for more. Say hello to the Bourbon Sour – a refreshingly sweet and lemony classic cocktail perfect for a Spring or Summer gathering.
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