How to Make: Whiskey Sour with 4 to 5 Really Simple Ingredients || Food Chumps

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.

Introduce the recipe and equipment needed.

Mention the ingredients: whiskey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, egg whites, mint, and ice.

Separate the egg whites from the yolk.

Add a shot of whiskey to the cocktail shaker.

Add a shot of the vitamin C shot (or lemon juice if not pre-made).

Add half a shot of simple syrup (or honey).

Add half a shot of egg whites.

Dry shake the mixture (shake without ice).

Add ice to the shaker and shake again.

Strain the mixture into a cup, avoiding broken ice.

Prepare the second drink without egg whites by adding whiskey and lemon mixture directly to the shaker and shaking.

Garnish both drinks with mint leaves and lemon slices.

Taste test both versions.

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