Make a Drink: Vodka Sour

Vodka Sour.

The Vodka Sour is a classic drink that has a smooth and creamy feel with a light lemon taste. This drink is  difficult to find in its classic form at regular bars. Most bars will normally use pre-made sweet and sour mix that doesn't give it the same feel. The sour used in the classic drink is made with egg whites, lemon juice, and simple syrup, and can be used to make other version of sour drinks--like a whiskey sour.

Ingredients and tools. Not shown: egg whites.

Ingredients:

3 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz simple syrup
juice from one lemon
egg white from one egg (I use 3 Tbsp of pasteurized egg whites in a carton)
Angostura bitters

Procedure:

Combine the vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, and egg whites in a shaker with 4 or 5 cubes of ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a lowball glass allowing the foam to form at the top. Add three drops of the bitters on top for scent. For an added affect, use a toothpick to shape the bitters in the foam.

Enjoy!