Cocktail
Vodka Sour
How to make a Vodka Sour: a balanced vodka cocktail with lemon juice and sugar syrup. The Sour classic with egg-white foam as a recipe.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Vodka Sour is the vodka version of the classic Sour cocktail and follows the timeless principle of spirit, acidity and sweetness. The balanced blend of vodka, lemon juice and sugar syrup makes a refreshingly sour drink. With a splash of egg white it gains an elegant, creamy foam crown.
Instructions
- Add vodka, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white to the shaker without ice.
- Shake hard dry (dry shake) to whip up the egg white.
- Add ice cubes and shake vigorously again.
- Strain the cocktail through a sieve into an ice-filled tumbler.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Lemon slice and a cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Shake the drink first without ice (dry shake) so the egg white foams up creamily, then again with ice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the egg white in a Vodka Sour?
The egg white provides a creamy texture and a beautiful, stable foam crown. It can also be left out.
Is there a vegan alternative to egg white?
Yes, aquafaba, the cooking water from chickpeas, foams up just as well and is a popular vegan alternative.
What is the Sour family of cocktails?
Sours consist of a spirit, a sour component such as lemon juice and a sweetener. The Vodka Sour follows this classic formula.
Ingredients
- Vodka5 cl
- Lemon juice3 cl
- Sugar syrup2 cl
- Egg white (optional)1
- Ice cubesas needed
