Whiskey Sour Recipe

whiskey

🥗Healthier: bourbon

💰Cheaper: rye whiskey

Bourbon can offer a smoother flavor, while rye is often less expensive.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is often more affordable.

Slice the lemon in half.

Juice the lemon using a juicer or reamer.

Measure out 3/4 ounce of lemon juice and pour it into the cocktail shaker.

Measure out 3/4 ounce of simple syrup and add it to the shaker.

Add 1/2 ounce of Cointreau or triple sec to the shaker.

Pour in 2 ounces of bourbon into the shaker.

Separate 1 egg, discarding the yolk and adding just the egg white to the shaker.

Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until cold.

Pour out the ice from the shaker, leaving the liquid inside.

Shake again without ice to enhance the foam.

Strain the mixture into a glass to maintain the foam texture.

Use an eyedropper to add orange bitters on top of the drink.

Draw a line through the bitters with a toothpick for decoration.

Garnish the drink with a lemon wedge.

Cooking Techniques

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