Kahlua Sour
A sophisticated twist on the classic sour format using Kahlua as the base. The coffee liqueur's sweetness replaces traditional simple syrup while fresh citrus and egg white create a silky, balanced cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Kahlua
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Egg white
- orange peel twist (garnish) garnish
- 3 coffee beans (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with coffee-rubbed grilled steak, chocolate mole, or dark chocolate ganache dessert to embrace the sour's coffee depth and balanced acidity.
Instructions
Add Kahlua, lemon juice, orange juice, and egg white to a cocktail shaker
Dry shake without ice for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white
Add ice and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds
Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass
Express an orange peel over the foam and place three coffee beans on top
Tips
The dry shake step is critical for building a thick, meringue-like foam on top of the drink Fresh citrus is non-negotiable here — bottled juice will taste flat and one-dimensional against the Kahlua If you prefer to skip the egg white, the drink still works but will lack the signature silky texture