Ginger-Spiced Vodka Sour

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A bright and spicy vodka sour with fresh lemon juice and a kick of ginger syrup, balanced by egg white foam. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together vodka, 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 160 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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz ginger syrup, and 1 large egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds (dry shake) to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker until half full, then shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Dot 2 drops of Angostura bitters on the frothy surface and use a toothpick to create a simple swirl pattern.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the glass, rubbing the peel around the rim, then resting it on the ice.

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