Jul 14 2026
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Ouzo Sour Recipe

Inspired by Ouzo Bay
Time10m
Serves1

A twist on the classic sour with ouzo.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cocktail Shaker

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes until it is about halfway full.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Pour 2 ounces of ouzo, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, 0.5 ounces of simple syrup, and the egg white into the shaker.

  3. 3

    Dry Shake

    Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for about 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

  4. 4

    Shake with Ice

    Open the shaker, add more ice cubes, seal it again, and shake vigorously for another 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain the Mixture

    Use a fine mesh strainer to pour the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

  6. 6

    Add Bitters and Garnish

    Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the cocktail and garnish with a lemon twist.

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