Vodka Sour
The Vodka Sour is a citrusy sour made with Vodka, 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
- 45mlVodka
- 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 Vodka Sour
Vodka was little known in the US until the 1950s, when Smirnoff advertised it with the line 'It leaves you breathless'.
Missing something?
- No Vodka? Use Citrus Vodka (Adds a lemon note)
- 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 Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White
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