Silky Bourbon Sour
This classic Silky Bourbon Sour belongs to the sour category of cocktails and can be made with or without egg white. The addition of egg white gives it a silky texture and a more balanced, well-rounded taste. Perfect for those who appreciate a smooth and flavorful cocktail.
Silky Bourbon Sour
A classic bourbon sour with a silky texture, balanced flavors, and a touch of citrus.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 oz caster sugar
- 2 fl oz water
- 2 fl oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 fl oz fresh free-range egg white (about 1/2 an egg white, optional)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 handfuls ice
Instructions
- In a small non-stick saucepan, heat the caster sugar and water, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is clear. Remove from heat and let it cool to create the sugar syrup.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 tablespoon of the cooled sugar syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, egg white, and bitters.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for 8-10 seconds without ice (dry shake), then add ice and shake again for the same amount of time.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer.