Scotch Sour
The Scotch Sour is a citrusy sour made with Scotch Whisky, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White. It is shaken and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 12% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlScotch Whisky
- 22mlLemon Juice
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- OneEgg White
How to make it
- Dry shake all ingredients, then shake with ice.
- Strain into old-fashioned glass.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Scotch Sour
By law Scotch whisky must be aged in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years.
Missing something?
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Johnnie Walker Scotch (Johnnie Walker is a blended Scotch)
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Irish Whiskey (Lighter and less smoky)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
- No Egg White? Use Aquafaba (Chickpea Water) (Chickpea water: same foam and vegan. Use the same amount)
All swaps for Scotch Whisky, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White
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