Gloom Lifter

A sophisticated twist on the Whiskey Sour, the Gloom Lifter lives up to its name by brightening the spirit with a splash of Cognac and the fruity sweetness of grenadine. Popularized by David Embury in 1948, this cocktail offers a perfect balance of tart lemon, rich whiskey, and a silky texture from the egg white.

Base
whiskey
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
coupe
Strength
medium

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ozIrish Whiskey
  • 1/2 ozCognac(or Brandy)
  • 3/4 ozLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 1/4 ozGrenadine
  • 1/4 ozSugar Syrup(1:1 ratio)
  • 1/2 ozEgg White(optional, for texture)

Garnish: Lemon twist

Instructions

  1. 1Add all ingredients into a shaker without ice and dry shake vigorously for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  2. 2Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.
  3. 3Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.