MSG Free Whiskey Sour
A well-made whiskey sour is one of those cocktails that feels both timeless and a little impressive, with its silky foam cap and bright citrus kick. The two-stage shake — first dry, then with ice — is the secret to that gorgeous, cloud-like layer on top, and it's genuinely satisfying to pull off at home. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward: bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a pasteurized egg white that builds the froth without any additives or flavor enhancers to worry about. For anyone steering clear of monosodium glutamate, cocktails can actually be a sneaky source of concern when pre-made mixes or flavored syrups are involved — this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. You're in full control from the first shake to the final strain, which means no mystery ingredients and no label-reading anxiety. Finish it with a curl of lemon peel or a maraschino cherry and you've got a bar-quality drink that's as clean as it is delicious.
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1 serving
- 2 oz bourbon
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 pasteurized egg white
- ice cubes, for shaking and serving
For serving
- 1 strip lemon peel or 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pasteurized egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until the mixture is foamy.
- 2
Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker, seal, and shake again for another 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
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