This orange whiskey sour goes down so easily! Flavored with orange juice and topped with whipped cream and a cherry, this whiskey orange cocktail is a tasty treat.
The classic whiskey sour recipe has egg white in it. Did you realize that? I didn’t until just recently.
This particular whiskey and orange juice beverage is a twist on a classic, and something you might find in a speakeasy – you know, a little establishment that requires knocking on the door to get your dose of spirits.
You can add the egg white to the beverage if you’re feeling a little rebellious or want to make sure you are being true to a classic.
Even if you leave the egg white out of the drink, you should definitely not skimp on the egg white whipped cream – it’s quite delicious.
This whiskey sour recipe goes down just as easily as you would think. You’ll make one and then want to make it for all of your friends. It’s a great signature party beverage, too.
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Start with Quality Ingredients
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Invest in a jigger or measuring tools to ensure accurate proportions. Consistency in measurements is key to achieving a balanced flavor profile.
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Pre-chill your glassware in the freezer or fill them with ice while preparing the cocktail to keep your drinks cold and refreshing.
Taste as You Go
Don’t be afraid to taste your cocktail-in-progress. Adjust ingredients if needed to achieve the desired flavor. I mean you don’t need to be told to do this . . . right?
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Here’s what you’re going to need to make this orange juice whiskey cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Whiskey
- 2 ounces Orange Liqueur
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 egg white (optional if you’re feeling saucy)
- Orange slice
- Egg white whipped cream
- 1 Maraschino cherry
- 1 ice cube
- Crushed Ice
Egg White Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment add egg whites and beat until peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon into a bowl and place into the refrigerator to chill.
Note: if you would like to use pasteurized egg, you can purchase egg whites at the store. It tends to create a rockier foam, but a lot of people can’t tell the difference.
Garnish with a wedge of orange and a cherry.
Serve. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive. Get the printable recipe below!
Whiskey and Orange Juice
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- 2 oz orange liqueur
- 1 oz orange juice fresh
- 1 egg white(s)
- 1 orange wedge
- 1 Maraschino cherry
- 1 Ice cube(s)
- Crushed Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker add whiskey, orange liqueur, orange juice, a single egg white, and an ice cube.
- Screw on the cocktail shaker top tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a whiskey glass filled with crushed ice.
- Top with egg white whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition
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Jeremiah
Friday 29th of July 2022
Egg white whipped cream? What you're describing is meringue.