Vodka Sour

Name: Vodka Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Vodka — 60 ml; Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 30 ml; Sugar syrup — 15 ml; Angostura aromatic bitters — 2 dashes; Egg white (pasteurised) — 15 ml

A sour and citrus vodka cocktail ∙ Double shake ∙ 5 min ∙ 16.8%

Ingredients

~202 kcal per serving

Servings

Garnish

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: Vodka 60 mlLemon juice 30 mlSugar syrup 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashesEgg white 15 ml
Strain back into the shaker
Dry shake (without ice)
Fine strain into the ice-filled glass
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry on a skewer

History

Vodka Sour is a clean, crisp modern cocktail highlighted by the dry, grainy vodka softened by subtly sweetened citrus and balanced aromatic bitters. Its bright acidity and smooth texture make it refreshing and sophisticated, ideal for sipping icy cold.