Seeds Free Whiskey Sour
Few cocktails hit the way a well-made whiskey sour does — that perfect balance of bold bourbon, bright citrus, and just enough sweetness to pull it all together. The real magic here is the egg white, which gets dry-shaken first to build a silky, cloud-like foam that sits on top of the finished drink like a little crown. Two shakes — one without ice, one with — is the technique that separates a truly great whiskey sour from a flat, forgettable one. Since the whole recipe is built around bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, there's nothing here to stress about from a seed-related standpoint — no poppy, sesame, or other hidden additions that can sneak into flavored syrups or pre-made mixes. Making it from scratch with these clean, straightforward ingredients means you know exactly what's in your glass. Finish it with a twist of lemon peel or a maraschino cherry and you've got a cocktail that looks and tastes like it came from a serious bar program, made entirely at home.
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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)
Can be omittedmaraschino cherry
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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