Vodka Sour

Name: Vodka Sour
Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka (Use a clean, premium vodka); 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice; 0.5 oz Simple syrup (1:1 ratio); 1 Egg white (Optional, for a silky foam); 2 dashes Angostura bitters (Optional garnish)

The Vodka Sour is a refreshing and approachable classic that highlights the clean profile of vodka against sharp citrus and sweet syrup. Its silky texture, often enhanced by egg white, makes it a sophisticated yet simple choice for any occasion.

Base

vodka

Difficulty

Easy

Glass

rocks

Strength

medium

Ingredients

2 ozVodka(Use a clean, premium vodka)
0.75 ozFresh lemon juice
0.5 ozSimple syrup(1:1 ratio)
1Egg white(Optional, for a silky foam)
2 dashesAngostura bitters(Optional garnish)

Garnish: Lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry

Instructions

1Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white into a cocktail shaker.
2Dry shake (without ice) for 10-15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3Add ice to the shaker and shake again (wet shake) until well-chilled.
4Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
5Garnish with bitters on top of the foam.