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Egg Sour

A rich and creamy take on the classic sour, with a whole egg adding velvety body to brandy and orange liqueur.

brandyMedium~22% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishNone
⚠ Contains: 🥚 Egg, 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozcognac
  • ¾ ozorange curacao
  • ½ ozlemon juice
  • 1 wholewhole egg
  • 1 teaspoonpowdered sugar
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  2. 2Dry shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds.
  3. 3Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
  4. 4Strain into a chilled coupe.
  5. 5Serve without garnish.
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History & Origin

The Savoy Cocktail Book includes this enriched variation on the standard sour template. Adding a whole egg creates extraordinary body and texture, transforming a simple sour into a more substantial, meal-like cocktail perfect for brunch or as a restorative.

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