Spice 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 dry shake with pasteurized egg white before the ice even enters the picture, which builds that gorgeous, velvety foam that sits on top of the finished drink. Simple syrup and fresh lemon juice do all the heavy lifting in terms of flavor, so there are no hidden spice blends, bitters, or flavored syrups to worry about — just clean, classic ingredients. For anyone who needs to avoid spices, cocktail menus can be a minefield of unexpected additions, but this recipe keeps everything completely transparent and straightforward. The double-shake method — first without ice, then with — is a small extra step that makes a genuinely noticeable difference in texture and presentation. Finish it with a twist of lemon peel or a maraschino cherry and you have something that looks and tastes like it came from a serious cocktail bar, made entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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