9 Frothy Egg White Cocktails Worth Sipping

Egg white cocktails stand out from the cocktail crowd for one key reason – a silky top layer of foam. But, despite this foamy feature, these protein-rich cocktails aren’t all the same – starting with their ingredients.

Beyond the requisite inclusion of egg white, liquors like bourbon, gin, rum and tequila fuel these cocktails. And, in addition to typical ingredients like lemon juice and simple syrup, some egg white cocktails feature eclectic items like aromatic bitters, grenadine and orange blossom water.

Egg white cocktails are shaken cocktails with frothy top layers created with egg white. (More about the process later.)

Not just an attractive element, this froth enhances both the flavor and texture of each cocktail. Plus, many people, including us, love how silky froth tickles the tongue with every sip.

Pro Tip
Replace egg white with aquafaba (chick pea liquid) if you’re squeamish about ingesting raw egg white or if you follow a vegan diet.

Many but not all egg white cocktails are sour cocktails with origins that pre-date prohibition. One, the Whiskey Sour, ranks among the world’s most popular cocktails. Other foamy drinks, like the Pisco Sour and Clover Club, are more niche.

Creating egg white froth is surprisingly easy to do with only one necessary bar tool – a shaker. However, there are two steps to the process.

The first step is to vigorously shake the liquid ingredients without ice. This technique, which takes at least 30 seconds, is called a dry shake and is when the emulsification magic occurs.

The second step is to add ice and shake for 30 more seconds. This wet shake step chills and dilutes the cocktail, essentially priming it to be strained and sipped.

Fun Fact
Some mixologists shake things up by reversing the dry shake and wet shake steps. Not surprisingly, this alternative technique is called a reverse shake.

The key take-away here is that crafting egg white cocktails is easy to do. We recommend starting with our favorites so that you can find your favorite egg white cocktail too.

9 Of The Best Egg White Cocktails

Whiskey Sour

The Whiskey Sour ranks as one of the most popular drinks in the world. It's a pleasure to drink and a breeze to craft at home. Follow our Whiskey Sour recipe and join the happy crowd of Whiskey Sour fans.

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Clover Club

This Clover Club cocktail is simultaneously sweet and tart. Learn how to make this frothy pre-prohibition cocktail at home in just five minutes.

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Gin Sour

The Gin Sour tickles the tongue with clean flavors that are simultaneously sweet and sour. This classic gin cocktail is also super easy to craft at home in just a few minutes.

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Pink Lady

The Pink Lady cocktail proves that you shouldn't judge a drink by its color. Despite its 'girly' hue, this pink drink is a sophisticated sipper that's more dry than sweet. Try our easy recipe and make the classic cocktail at home in just five minutes.

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Pisco Sour

The Pisco Sour's flavors will transport you to South America. Follow our easy Pisco Sour recipe and craft the iconic cocktail at home in just a few minutes.

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Amaretto Sour

Crafting an Amaretto Sour is easy. The challenge is deciding which ingredients to add. Since we add both Disaronno Amaretto and Bourbon, our Amaretto Sour recipe is technically a Disaronno Sour recipe and it's delicious.

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Ramos Gin Fizz

The Ramos Gin Fizz is a quintessential New Orleans cocktail. Learn how to craft the fizzy gin drink at home. Also discover why it's considered royalty in the Louisiana city where the good times roll all year long but especially during Mardi Gras.

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New York Sour

The New York Sour takes the classic Whiskey Sour to a new level by adding a red wine float. This ruby layer provides a fruity zing plus a stripe of elegance.

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White Lady

Proving that you shouldn't judge a cocktail by its name, the White Lady Cocktail is a classic drink that's appropriate for multicultural cocktail connoisseurs. Learn how to craft a White Lady cocktail at home in just five minutes.

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