Buffalo Trace Whiskey Delight

This delightful whiskey sour variant, crafted by expert bartender Erik Adkins, claimed the second spot in a blind tasting of nearly 20 classic cocktail variations. The combination of Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon, zesty lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and velvety egg white creates a perfectly balanced and satisfying libation.

Buffalo Trace Whiskey Delight

A delightful twist on the classic whiskey sour, this cocktail features Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a touch of egg white for a velvety finish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1, sugar:water)
  • 1/2 oz egg white

Instructions

  1. Combine Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a mixing tin.
  2. Shake the mixture without ice to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add four Kold Draft ice cubes to the tin, and shake vigorously until chilled.
  4. Fine strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.