Vodka Sour
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Orange slice and cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Egg white (optional) — 1
Method
- If using egg white, dry-shake all ingredients first.
- Add ice and shake hard until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Description: The vodka member of the classic sour family, following the same spirit-citrus-sugar structure as the Whiskey Sour.
Cultural Background: A natural extension of the sour format as vodka's popularity grew through the 20th century.
Tips: A dry shake before adding ice is essential if using egg white.
Variations: Swap lemon for lime for a sharper, brighter variant.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a simple, well-balanced sour.
Nutrition: Approx. 165 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is vodka traditional in a sour?
A: Whiskey and gin are more historically common, but vodka is a widely accepted, neutral-tasting base.
- Vodka — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Egg white (optional) — 1
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