Earl Grey Vanilla Whiskey Sour

This Earl Grey Vanilla Whiskey Sour is a delightful twist on the classic whiskey sour, infused with the aromatic flavor of earl grey tea and vanilla. The homemade earl grey and vanilla bean simple syrup adds a unique depth of flavor, perfectly complementing the whiskey and lemon juice. The addition of egg white gives the cocktail a velvety texture, while the lemon twist provides a refreshing citrusy aroma. It's a sophisticated and flavorful cocktail that's sure to impress your guests.

Earl Grey Vanilla Whiskey Sour

A delightful twist on the classic whiskey sour, infused with earl grey and vanilla flavors, and a velvety texture from egg white.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped out)
  • 3 earl grey tea bags (or 3 tsp loose tea)
  • 1 oz Whiskey (Jamesons)
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz earl grey vanilla simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz egg white
  • 1 twist lemon peel
  • 1 handful ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, and scraped vanilla bean to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, remove from heat, add the teabags, and let it steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the teabags and leave the vanilla pod in to infuse.
  4. Allow the syrup to cool, then store it in the fridge.
  5. In a cocktail shaker, combine whiskey, lemon juice, earl grey vanilla simple syrup, and egg white.
  6. Shake the mixture for 20 seconds.
  7. Add ice to the shaker and shake for an additional 10 seconds.
  8. Strain the mixture into a cocktail tumbler.
  9. Add ice and a twist of lemon peel if desired.