Cognac Sour
A velvety cognac sour with rich body from egg white foam — cognac's natural fruit notes shine through bright lemon and just enough sweetness. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- Angostura bitters drops (garnish) garnish
- lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with light seafood dishes like ceviche or seared scallops, where the velvety egg white foam and bright lemon cut through richness while cognac's fruit notes enhance delicate flavors.
Instructions
Add cognac, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice
Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white
Add ice and shake again for another 12 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Drop three dots of Angostura bitters on the foam and drag a pick through them to create a design
Place a lemon wheel on the rim
Tips
The dry shake is essential for building that thick, creamy foam Cognac's natural grape-based fruitiness makes it arguably the best spirit for sours Aquafaba (chickpea liquid) works as a vegan substitute for the egg white