Whiskey Sour Recipe - A Spicy Perspective (2024)

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We’ve got a fabulous whiskey sour recipe today, the Plum Ginger Whiskey Sour. This light frothy sensation is bursting with fall flavors… Just the kind of co*cktail to sip with friends on an autumn evening.

Why We Love This Whiskey Sour Recipe

This Plum Ginger Whiskey Sour co*cktail is a variation on a classic whiskey sour recipe. Whiskey sours are generally made with whiskey, simple syrup, and lemon juice, then topped off with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice!

However, rich plum syrup and fresh ginger juice make it a perfect co*cktail for transitioning into fall. This take on a whiskey sour has all of the flavors you love with added flavor from the plum and ginger!

The egg white in this plum ginger whiskey sour adds a fluffy texture that adds to the co*cktail experience!

Egg whites are traditionally used in a whiskey sour to provide a rich silky frothy texture. Don’t be afraid of the egg whites in co*cktails, bartenders use them all the time. As long as the shell is washedbefore cracking, the risk of salmonella is almost nil.

Ingredients You Need

This whiskey sour with a twist can be made with just a few ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bourbon – use your favorite brand of bourbon whiskey here
• Plum Syrup – homemade or store-bought!
• Lemon Juice – fresh citrus juice is best!
• Ginger Juice – sometimes sold at the store, or use fresh ginger by grating it and straining out the juices!
• Egg White – for the frothy topping
• Fresh Plum – for garnish
• Candied Ginger – for garnish

How to Make A Plum Ginger Whiskey Sour

Shake all ingredients together in a co*cktail shaker without ice, in order to emulsify the egg white. This is called a “dry shake” to shake the co*cktail with the egg white without the ice.

Add ice to the shaking tin and shake again to chill the drink. Strain with a Hawthorne strainer over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. The egg white will be foamy and float at the top.

Garnish with candied ginger and a slice of plum! Repeat for more drinks if needed.

Tips & Tricks

• Replace the plum syrup for a simple syrup for ease and a touch of sweetness in this whiskey sour recipe. Or, try it with maple syrup or honey instead!
• For a classic whiskey sour recipe, simply omit the plum syrup and ginger juice, and replace the plum syrup for simple syrup!
• Bourbon can be replaced with rye whiskey if you prefer!
• Serve your plum ginger whiskey sours in rocks glasses or try them in a coupe glass!
• Whiskey sours with egg white are best made individually, not in a big batch all at once!

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for More Classic co*cktail Recipe to Try? Be Sure to Also Try:

• Rosemary Old Fashioned
• Frozen Strawberry Margarita
• Drunken Money Rum co*cktails
• French 75 co*cktail

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