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Vodka Sour

Vodka Sour

Classic

The Sour, stripped back to something clean.

SourRefreshing
5 minMediumBalanced

Tart and frothy, bright lemon over a clean spirit with balanced sweetness. The egg white gives a smooth, plush texture and a soft foam that carries the citrus aroma.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 Egg White
  • Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Dry-shake the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white without ice to build the foam.

  2. 2

    Add ice and shake again until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Story

The Sour — spirit, citrus, sugar — is one of the oldest cocktail templates there is, and vodka gives it a neutral canvas. Where a Whiskey Sour leans on oak and a Pisco Sour on grape, the Vodka Sour steps back and lets the lemon and the silky egg-white cap do the talking.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Lemon twist

Recipe card

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Vodka Sour recipe infographic