Vodka Sour

5 from 1 vote

The Vodka Sour is a simple and refreshing cocktail! It has a lemon flavor, with a decadent feel from a foamy egg white layer.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: alcohol, egg whites, lemon, sour, vodka

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 226kcal

2 ounces vodka
1 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce simple syrup
¾ ounce egg whites (I use pasteurized carton egg whites)
5 drops Angostura bitters (The drops are more of a garnish, but they add some aroma. For more bitters flavor, add 2 dashes to the cocktail shaker.)
½ slice lemon (optional garnish)

Add the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg whites to a cocktail shaker. If you want, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters at this point.
Optionally, add the blender ball into the shaker. You could also use the spring off of a cocktail strainer if you don't have a blender ball.
Seal up the shaker and shake vigorously. This "dry shake" (without ice) will probably take at least a minute to create a strong foam.
Open up the shaker and add in some ice.
Seal it back up, and shake again, about 15-20 good shakes. This "wet shake" will chill and dilute the drink.
Strain the drink into the serving glass. If you have a fine mesh strainer, pour it through both strainers at the same time ("double strain").
Add 5 drops of bitters on top of the foam layer of the drink, dropping them in a circle. Then, use a cocktail pick to drag through the drops, making them look like little hearts.
Add the lemon slice to the rim of the glass, and serve.