This Aero Whiskey Sour elevates a classic whiskey sour by adding egg white, which gives the cocktail a silky texture and a great foamy top, and finishing with a touch of cinnamon.
Despite having a reputation as a bit of an old-fashioned drink (not to be confused with an Old Fashioned drink), I’ve always had a soft spot for whiskey sours. During my summer breaks during college and law school (aka my formative drinking years), my friends and I spent many nights at the Jersey Shore (no, not that Jersey Shore, ugh, this one) kicking back and enjoying some whiskey sours before partaking in our usual shenanigans. One of my friends had an ‘old family recipe’ for whiskey sours, and though it wasn’t much more than combining bottom-shelf whiskey with juice concentrate (in a Gatorade cooler no less), it always hit the spot.
Fast forward 5-10 years, and while I no longer drink from Gatorade coolers (usually…), I still enjoy drinking whiskey sours, particularly this Aero Whisky Sour.
The recipe comes from a great book, The North American Whiskey Guide from Behind the Bar: Real Bartenders’ Reviews of More Than 250 Whiskeys
The bold and spicy flavor of bourbon mixed with the sweetness of fresh squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup is an unbeatable combination, but the added viscosity from an egg white is what really takes this whiskey sour up a level. The shaken egg white gives the cocktail a silky texture and results in a nice layer of foam on the top of the drink. The finishing touch is a dash of bitters and a hint of cinnamon, which both complement the bourbon perfectly.
While I know some drinkers don’t love the idea of adding egg whites to a cocktail, it truly elevates the drink. Even though this is a bourbon based drink, the end result is actually very refreshing.
Now if I could just find a few days to sneak back down the shore with my buddies…
This Aero Whiskey Sour elevates a classic whiskey sour by adding egg white, which gives the cocktail a silky texture and a great foamy top, and finishing with a touch of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 2 slices lemon
- 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon (Fighting Cock)
- 1/4 oz (7 g) simple syrup
- 1/4 oz (7 g) egg white
- Ice
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
- Cherry, for garnish
- Cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the lemon in a shaker, then add the bourbon, simple syrup and egg white. Dry shake vigorously, then add the ice and shake vigorously again. Strain over ice in a rocks glass, and garnish with a dash of Angostura Bitters, a cherry, and a pinch of cinnamon.
Notes
Recipe from [The North American Whiskey Guide from Behind the Bar: Real Bartenders' Reviews of More Than 250 Whiskeys
printed with permission of Page St. Publishing
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I used to shy away from both whiskey drinks and egg white drinks, but I have warmed up to both lately. And boy am I glad I have because I would not want to miss out on this fabulous drink!
ive been meaning to try egg whites in a cocktail after seeing it everywhere. This whiskey sour sounds delicious!!
I didn’t know you went to law school! Are you still practicing?
Hi Beth.
No longer practicing law. I worked as a lawyer for a few years out of law school but have since moved into finance (and blogging….but mostly finance!).
I have been wanting to try a cocktail with an egg- I think you have inspired me!
Looks so refreshing Cate! I love a frothy egg white cocktail 😉
This drink looks fantastic!! Great for ringing in the New Year!!
This is fantastic! Happy New Year!!!
This drink looks super fancy! Happy New Year!!
This drink looks fantastic. Great holiday treat.
This sounds too die for! I just started drinking bourbon…as in with blood orange and honey. Gotta fruity it up or i can’t do it. But this with the fluffy egg white, I would probably love!
Gorgeous, Cate! I have recently come around to whiskey sours and definitely want to try your version. Thank you for the giveaway, too!
Such a pretty cocktail, Cate – love it! Pinned!
I love a good whiskey sour and this is such a great version.
I love egg white cocktails! Once you get over the “ick factor” they[‘re so good!
Thanks, Lauren! And I love that you call it the “ick factor” – such a great phrase!
What an amazing looking cocktail! Whiskey is my jam 🙂
Thank you so much!