Italian Sour

Name: Italian Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Galliano L’Autentico liqueur — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Liquore Strega — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Red bitter (e.g., Campari) — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 30 ml (1 oz); Angostura aromatic bitters (opt.) — 1 dash; Egg white (pasteurized) — 15 ml (1/2 oz)

A bitter and sour cocktail ∙ Dry shake ∙ 5 min ∙ 12.8% ABV ∙

The Italian Sour is an egg-white sour of fresh lemon juice and three Italian liqueurs: Galliano, Strega, and a red bitter such as Campari.

Ingredients

Servings

Galliano L’Autentico liqueur15 ml
Liquore Strega15 ml
Red bitter (e.g., Campari)15 ml
Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)30 ml
Angostura aromatic bitters (opt.)1 dash
Egg white (pasteurized)15 ml

Garnish

Lemon slice
Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: Galliano L’Autentico liqueur 15 mlLiquore Strega 15 mlRed bitter 15 mlLemon juice 30 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash (opt.)Egg white 15 ml
Strain back into the shaker
Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry

Tips

Shake once with ice, strain back into the shaker, then shake again without ice to build a firm egg-white foam before fine-straining.

FAQ

What is in an Italian Sour?

15 ml each of Galliano L'Autentico, Liquore Strega, and a red bitter such as Campari, with 30 ml fresh lemon juice and 15 ml egg white. A dash of Angostura bitters is optional.