Tully Sour

This cocktail is perhaps the most popular cocktail worldwide with Irish whiskey. The Whiskey Sour appears to have evolved out of an attempt to avoid Scurvy. But who needs another excuse to drink this delightfully delicious drink? Our smooth whiskey creates a smooth cocktail full of flavour to savour. For a mythical and complex take on the traditional Whiskey Sour recipe see our Irish Legend here.

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Flavours

Sour, fruity, aromatic, citrus.

This cocktail is perhaps the most popular cocktail worldwide with Irish whiskey. The Whiskey Sour appears to have evolved out of an attempt to avoid Scurvy. But who needs another excuse to drink this delightfully delicious drink? Our smooth whiskey creates a smooth cocktail full of flavour to savour. For a mythical and complex take on the traditional Whiskey Sour recipe see our Irish Legend here.

PREP TIME

2 minutes

SERVES

1

GLASS

Coupe, rocks glass.

EQUIPMENT

Shaker, bowl.

GARNISH

Orange zest or a dehydrated orange wheel.

ICE

Cubed ice.

INGREDIENTS
  • 50ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey
  • 25ml Lemon Juice
  • 20 ml sugar/simple syrup (or 2 spoons of apricot jam).
  • 1/2 egg white.
  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
HOW TO MAKE
  • Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  • Dry shake meaning shake without ice first to let the egg white emulsion.
  • Fill shaker with ice.
  • Shake it like a polaroid picture.
  • Strain it over ice in a fresh glass that you chilled in the fridge.
  • Garnish with orange peel/zest.
OCCASIONS
  • Celebrations
  • Garden party
  • After work drinks
  • Digestif
top tip

The Whiskey Sour may be one of the finest companions Irish whiskey has ever met!

Kevin Pigott Brand Ambassador
Top Tip

Aquafaba is simply the juice in a tin of chickpeas. It can be strained out and used as an alternative to the egg white, creating the same creamy texture.

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Tully Sour A Brief History

There are mentions of a whiskey sour in The Bartenders Guide by Jerry Thomas which was published in 1862.

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Frequently Asked Questions Why does the recipe include egg?

The egg adds body and richness and gives the drink a beautiful creamy texture.


Can I use refrigerated egg whites?

Yes that is what many cocktail bars use for their cocktails.


Can I use any other sweetener?

Yes, you can use honey syrup, agave, maple syrup - your options are endless!


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