Scotch Sour

A shaken cocktail made with Blended Scotch, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, served in a rocks glass.

• Shaken
• Rocks
• Whiskey
• #37 most essential

Ingredients

• 2 ozBlended Scotch
• ¾ ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ½ ozSimple Syrup
• ½ ozEgg White (optional)
• GarnishAngostura Bitters

How to make a Scotch Sour

1. Add 2 oz Blended Scotch, ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice, ½ oz Simple Syrup, ½ oz Egg White (optional) to a cocktail shaker.
2. Dry-shake without ice for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build foam.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
4. Double-strain into a rocks glass.
5. Garnish with angostura bitters.

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