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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The Whisky Sour Cocktail is a perfect combination of the interesting frothy layer of egg white with the sweet and sour, refreshing taste from lemon syrup. All create a drink that is unique and delicious for the hot summer. Get cooking now with TasteVN to make it!
Ingredients for Whisky Sour Cocktail For 1 person
Bourbon whiskey 56 ml Angostura bitters A little Chicken egg 1 piece Sugar syrup 20 ml Fresh lemon juice 28 ml
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh lemons
- Fresh lemons are usually small, with thin skin and plump. When touched, the lemon feels smooth.
- Juicy lemons will feel heavy in hand, pressing lightly on the skin will release essential oils, giving off a pleasant aroma. If the lemon has a strong odor, it is likely one that has been sprayed with chemicals.
- You should choose seedless lemons for better juice quality.
- Avoid buying lemons with rough skin or those that feel soft when pressed lightly, as these may be overripe, which will spoil the cocktail’s flavor.
How to choose fresh, quality chicken eggs
- Egg shell: Fresh eggs will have a thin white powdery layer on the outside, and feel rough or heavy to the touch. If the egg shell is smooth, shiny, or has cracks, it means the eggs have been stored for a long time and are not fresh.
- Light test: You can check chicken eggs by using a flashlight or rolling a newspaper and shining it under sunlight. If you see the air cell of the egg is still small, the yolk is round and doesn’t move, and the white is clear with a light orange or pink color, then it is a fresh egg. In the case of old eggs, the color will be red with many moving veins surrounding a large air cell.
- Shake gently: Hold the egg up to your ear and shake it lightly; if you hear a sound, it’s an old egg that’s been stored for a long time. If you don’t hear anything but feel strong movement inside the egg, it’s a rotten egg, possibly from a hen that is still incubating, etc.
Information about types of alcohol
What is Bourbon Whisky?
- Bourbon Whisky (also known as corn whisky) is an American whisky made primarily from corn.
- To be called Bourbon, the alcohol must not contain any flavorings or colors other than ingredients such as corn, wheat, or rye, malt, and water.
- The color of the whisky is a result of charring the inside of the barrel. This type of alcohol has an alcohol content ranging from 40 – 80%.
What is Angostura bitters?
- It is a concentrated bitter alcohol with a Spanish orange aroma, made by infusing herbs and spices.
- The alcohol was first produced in the town of Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela), hence its name, but it does not contain angostura bark.
- In addition to being used in cocktails, this type of alcohol is sometimes used in cooking, especially in soups to enhance flavor.
You can find these two types of alcohol at stores selling cocktail ingredients, shops specializing in imported wines and spirits, or reputable e-commerce websites. When purchasing, be sure to check the packaging, bottle, cap, and expiration date to ensure quality!
Tools needed
Coupe Glass, spoon, strainer, mixing spring, shaker,…
How to make a Whisky Sour Cocktail
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Shake the cocktail in a shaker
First, add 20ml of simple syrup, 28ml of fresh lemon juice, 56ml of Bourbon Whisky, and a little ice into the shaker.
Tip: You can use lime juice instead of lemon juice if you prefer a stronger sour taste.
Then, close the shaker tightly and shake the cocktail mixture for 10 – 15 seconds. Next, strain the mixture into a new glass through a sieve to remove the ice.
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Shake cocktail with egg white and garnish
Discard the ice in the shaker, then add a cocktail spring, 1 egg white, and the cocktail mixture you just made.
Next, shake this cocktail mixture for about 15 – 20 seconds until a layer of white foam forms.
Finally, pour the cocktail mixture into a Coupe glass. Then, use a dropper to add a little Angostura bitters on the surface of the cocktail, and use a toothpick to create patterns for decoration to finish.
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Final Product
The Whisky Sour Cocktail has a simple yet extremely attractive decoration with a layer of egg foam on top. The drink has a balanced sweet and sour taste that blends with the distinctive flavor of whisky, refreshing yet incredibly delicious.
What is Whisky Sour Cocktail?
- Whisky Sour is a cocktail made with whisky (usually Bourbon Whisky), sugar, lemon juice, and egg whites. However, the vegan version will omit the egg ingredient.
- The drink is usually served in a Rocks glass, with a sweet and sour taste from the lemon and sugar mixture, and does not have any eggy flavor. The egg layer only serves to make this cocktail look appealing and create a more enjoyable drinking experience.
With a simple and quick recipe shared from TasteVN, you can make a refreshing Whisky Sour Cocktail. Let’s get into the kitchen and make this drink to invite the whole family to enjoy!
*Source of recipe and images from the YouTube channel Cocktail Chemistry
