Caesar’s Gaulic War Sour
A bold and commanding whiskey sour variation with a spicy ginger kick, inspired by Julius Caesar’s legendary campaigns. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Bourbon whiskey, Fresh lemon juice, Ginger syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Ginger syrup
- 1 Egg white
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz ginger syrup, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Drop 3 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the foam and use a toothpick to create a decorative swirl pattern on top.






