Elmer T Lee Recipe

Prepare glass

Chill a coupe or rocks glass by filling it with ice and cold water or placing it in the freezer while you build the drink (about 5 minutes).

Dry shake (if using egg white)

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 0.5 oz egg white (if using). Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 10–15 seconds to emulsify and create foam.

Wet shake

Add ice (about 4–6 medium cubes) to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.

Strain and serve

Discard ice/water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or rocks glass using a fine mesh strainer and the shaker strainer to remove ice shards and any coagulated egg bits (if used).

Garnish

Express the oils of a fresh lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down above the glass and giving it a quick pinch. Rub the twist around the rim, then drop it into the cocktail.

Alternative (no egg white)

If not using egg white, simply combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters with ice, shake for 10–15 seconds, then strain into the chilled glass and garnish as above.