This basic whiskey bitter recipe is nice, tart, wealthy, and refreshing. Straightforward to make with 4 easy elements, it is considered one of our favourite whiskey cocktails.

A whiskey bitter is considered one of Jack’s favourite cocktails to order once we exit to dinner. Made with bourbon, lemon juice, easy syrup, and non-compulsory egg white, it’s brighter than most whiskey drinks, which Jack thinks makes it the proper begin to an excellent meal. It additionally implies that although I’m not often a whiskey drinker, I do get pleasure from a whiskey bitter. I really like its candy/tart taste, wealthy texture, and foamy high.

Since we’re each followers of this basic cocktail, Jack and I’ve gotten into making whiskey sours at house. Seems, you don’t should be at a elaborate restaurant or bar to sip this scrumptious drink. It’s straightforward to make in a cocktail shaker, and if the egg white intimidates you, you possibly can merely depart it out! This whiskey bitter recipe has turn out to be a staple in our fall and winter cocktail rotation. I hope you like it too!

Whiskey Bitter Substances

Right here’s what you could make this recipe:

• Bourbon – In concept, you may use any sort of whiskey right here (i.e., rye, scotch), however bourbon is a basic selection. Its candy, oaky notes play properly with the brilliant lemon. Our favourite manufacturers are Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, and Cody Street.
• Contemporary lemon juice – It most likely goes with out saying, however make sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice as an alternative of bottled. It provides this cocktail the perfect brilliant, tart taste.
• Easy syrup – For sweetness. It’s straightforward to make your personal with equal elements water and sugar. Find out how in my easy syrup recipe.
• Egg white – It creates the distinctive layer of froth on high of a whiskey bitter. It additionally provides it a richer, nearly creamy texture and mellows the tartness of the lemon. We prefer it on this drink, however when you’re squeamish about utilizing uncooked egg white (completely honest, like all uncooked eggs, it poses a small danger of sickness), you possibly can skip it. The cocktail will probably be even tangier and have a lighter, extra refreshing texture. I truthfully like it that method!
• Ice – For chilling the cocktail.
• Garnishes – We all the time high this drink with just a few dashes of Angostura bitters, which add notes of orange peel and clove. An orange slice brings out the citrus taste much more, and a Maraschino cherry simply takes the entire thing excessive.

Discover the entire recipe with measurements beneath.

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Whiskey Bitter

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Whole Time: 5 minutes minutes

Serves 1

This whiskey bitter recipe is considered one of our favourite basic cocktails! I am not often a whiskey drinker, and I nonetheless love its candy and tart taste. Add the egg white to offer it a foamy high and thicker texture, or skip it for a lighter, brighter drink. Each methods are scrumptious!

• 2 ounces bourbon
• ¾ ounce contemporary lemon juice
• ½ ounce easy syrup
• ½ ounce egg white, non-compulsory
• Ice
• Angostura bitters, for garnish
• Orange slice, for garnish
• Maraschino cherry, for garnish

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• Place the bourbon, lemon juice, easy syrup, and egg white, if utilizing, in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds to include the egg white, then add ice and shake till nicely chilled.

• Pressure right into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with 3 to 4 drops of Angostura bitters, an orange slice, and maraschino cherry and serve.