How to Get Bar-Quality Foam Without Cracking an Egg
A great Whiskey Sour is all about balance: bold whiskey, bright citrus flavor, just the right amount of sweetness, and that signature layer of foam on top. But getting that smooth, frothy finish at home doesn’t have to mean separating an egg white.
The Summer Sour makes it easy with Collins Bar Sugar with Foamer. Just a couple of bar spoons added to your cocktail help create a rich, foamy finish while keeping preparation simple. Paired with Collins Whiskey Sour Simple Syrup and finished with colorful candied fruit, it’s an easy late-summer cocktail that looks every bit as good as it tastes.
Whether you’re celebrating National Whiskey Sour Day or simply looking for a new way to upgrade your at-home cocktail routine, this recipe brings bar-worthy presentation within reach.
Summer Sour
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- 1 oz Collins Whiskey Sour Simple Syrup
- 2 bar spoons Collins Bar Foamer Sugar
- Collins Candied Strawberry, for garnish
- Collins Candied Orange Twist, for garnish
Preparation
Add the whiskey, Collins Whiskey Sour Simple Syrup, and Collins Bar Foamer Sugar to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously to chill the cocktail and activate the foamer. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Finish with a Collins Candied Strawberry and Collins Candied Orange Twist threaded onto a cocktail pick.
The Secret to an Easy Foamy Whiskey Sour
Traditional Whiskey Sours often rely on egg white to create their recognizable layer of foam. Collins Bar Sugar with Foamer offers a convenient alternative, combining sweetness and foaming power in one ingredient.
The key is the shake. Give the cocktail a vigorous shake over ice to help build that smooth, frothy texture before straining it into your glass.
It’s an easy technique to keep in your back pocket whenever you want to give a Whiskey Sour a more polished finish without adding another complicated step to your cocktail prep.
Featured Collins Products
Collins Whiskey Sour Simple Syrup, 12.7 oz
A convenient way to bring the sweet-tart flavor of a classic Whiskey Sour together without measuring multiple mixers.
Collins Bar Sugar with Foamer, 16 oz
Add a couple of bar spoons to help create the signature foamy finish of a Whiskey Sour without cracking an egg.
Collins Candied Orange Twist, 10.9 oz
An easy finishing touch that adds classic cocktail-bar style to the final presentation.
Collins Candied Strawberries, 10.6 oz
A colorful garnish that gives the Summer Sour an extra-special finishing touch.
A Late-Summer Sour Worth Shaking Up
The Summer Sour takes everything you want from a classic Whiskey Sour and makes it approachable for the home bar. With an easy mixer, a simple way to build foam, and ready-to-use garnishes, Collins helps you spend less time prepping and more time enjoying the drink.
Shake one up for National Whiskey Sour Day, a late-summer happy hour, or anytime a classic cocktail with a polished finish sounds good.