Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey preferably bourbon
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white for a frothy texture (optional)
- Lemon wheel and/or maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) to a cocktail shaker.
- Without ice, dry shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to blend and aerate the egg white, which creates a smooth, frothy texture.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker, seal, and shake again for 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice, or serve it neat in a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and/or maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.