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Japanese Whisky Sour

Japanese Whisky Sour

Classic

Japanese whisky, lemon, and egg white.

ClassicTartCitrusy
4 minEasyBalanced

Delicate, lightly sweet whisky with bright lemon under a silky foam. Smooth, tangy, and balanced.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Japanese Whisky
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 Egg White
  • Angostura bitters · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add everything to a shaker without ice and shake hard for 10 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add ice and shake again until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Double strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Dot the foam with a few drops of bitters.

The Story

A Whiskey Sour made with Japanese whisky, whose lighter, more delicate style suits the sour formula well. It is a modern variation rather than a traditional Japanese drink.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Angostura bitters