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Neutral · Silky

Egg White

Modifier|Mixers|Non-alcoholic|Global bar technique, Global

Egg white is essential for building creamy texture and visual foam structure in classic sour style cocktails

Egg white adds smooth body light creaminess and long lasting foam layer improving mouthfeel and presentation in shaken cocktails

Flavor Profile

Sweetness

Low

Bitterness

Low

Acidity

Low

Body

Medium

Taste

SmoothCreamyLight

Aroma

NeutralProteinSoft Texture

Texture

Light

Known For

Classic Cocktails

Whiskey SourPisco SourWhite Lady

Modern Cocktails

Modern SoursCraft Sours

Signature Serves

Foam Top Sour Serves

Pairings

Pairs Well With

Lemon JuiceLime JuiceSugar Syrup

Recommended With

GinWhiskeyPisco

Avoid Pairing With

Carbonated Ingredients

Substitutes

Substitute With

Aquafaba

Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Aquafaba

plant based alternative with similar foam performance

Serving Tips

Always perform dry shake before ice shake for best foam structure

Storage Tips

Store refrigerated and use fresh for best safety and performance

Buying Tips

Use pasteurized egg white when possible for food safety

Mix it into something

Cocktails made with Egg White

About Egg White

What Does Egg White Taste Like?

Neutral in flavor with silky texture and soft creamy mouthfeel

How It Is Made

Separated from fresh eggs and shaken dry before adding ice to build stable cocktail foam

How To Use Egg White in Cocktails

Use in shaken sour style cocktails to create foam and improve mouthfeel

Best For

Classic sours foam topped cocktails and aromatic shaken drinks

A Bit of History

Egg white has been used in classic sour cocktails since the nineteenth century to create stable foam and enhance mouthfeel

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