Description
Raspberry vodka sour cocktails blend tangy raspberries with smooth vodka for a delightful mixology experience. Crisp flavors dance across your palate, promising a refreshing escape into liquid artistry that professional bartenders will surely appreciate.
Ingredients
Scale
Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) vodka
Citrus and Fruit Components:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce (22 milliliters) raspberry syrup
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
Garnish and Additional Ingredient:
- 1 egg white
- Fresh raspberries
- Lemon twist
Instructions
- Assemble core liquid components including vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, raspberry syrup, simple syrup, and egg white in a professional cocktail shaker.
- Layer pristine ice cubes into the shaker, then execute a dynamic, forceful shake lasting approximately 15 seconds to thoroughly integrate ingredients and produce a silky, frothy texture.
- Position a fine mesh strainer atop a chilled coupe glass, carefully pouring the crimson-hued mixture to ensure a smooth, elegant pour without ice fragments.
- Delicately crown the cocktail with plump, vibrant fresh raspberries and an elegant spiral of lemon zest, allowing the garnishes to rest artfully on the drink’s luminous surface.
- Present immediately to capture the cocktail’s optimal temperature and effervescent character, inviting immediate enjoyment of this refined libation.
Notes
- Swap egg white with aquafaba for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the silky texture and frothy top.
- Choose high-quality vodka to elevate the cocktail’s overall flavor profile and smoothness.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying simple syrup quantity, catering to personal taste preferences.
- Create homemade raspberry syrup using fresh berries for a more intense, natural fruit flavor that beats store-bought alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg