Vodka Sour

Our vodka sour is a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail with simple ingredients and a tangy flavor, making it perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time2

Total Time2

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vodka Sour Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 205kcal

In the cup of a cocktail shaker, add the lemonade, vodka, and pasteurized egg whites. Shake for 15 seconds.
To the cocktail shaker, with the partially shaken mixture, add ice (approximately 1 cup) and shake vigorously for an additional 15 to 20 seconds.
Pour the vodka sour into a lowball glass while straining out the ice. Be sure to shake out as much of the frothy liquid as possible into your glass.
Garnish the rim of your glass with a fresh lemon slice.

You can omit the pasteurized egg whites if you desire. This is what gives these drinks the classic “frothy” top when served; however, they do not affect the taste in any way.
If you are going to use pasteurized egg whites, be sure not to add the ice before the first shake. This allows the acid to combine with the proteins in the egg to be strong enough to create the froth. This is what is known as a dry shake before adding the ice to the cocktail shaker.
Because this is such a simple cocktail, you will want to use a good quality vodka (I like to use Tito’s brand) and a good quality old-fashioned lemonade. I like to get my lemonade from the deli of my local grocery store. Just be sure to use a great-tasting brand, as this and the vodka are the stars of this drink.
If you want to squeeze your own lemon juice, I suggest using Meyer lemons for this drink. They have more of a sweet-tart flavor and are not as strong as a standard yellow lemon. Their taste is like lemon and orange combined. You will need to add at least ½ to 1 ounce of simple syrup to your drink mixture if you are not using a pre-made, pre-sweetened lemonade.