Klondike Spiced Whiskey Sour
A robust whiskey sour with warm spices paying homage to Seattle’s Klondike Gold Rush Museum’s rugged history. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon-vanilla 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 210 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 rye whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz cinnamon-vanilla syrup
- 1 large egg white
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- as needed ice cubes
- a pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz cinnamon-vanilla syrup, and 1 large egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again vigorously for 12 seconds until frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on the foam surface and use a toothpick to create a swirl pattern.
- Step 6: Lightly grate a pinch of fresh nutmeg over the top and garnish with a twisted lemon peel resting on the rim.
