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The Continental Sour is January 6th Drink of the Day!!

January 6, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I was asked by one of my subscribers on YouTube to do a video on this cocktail, which I will say has become my favorite rye whiskey cocktail. What a great evening sipper! Another pre-Prohibition cocktail that lost its way for a while. However, it has found a fan in me, and I will be sure to share this recipe with any bartender that’s willing to take the time to make one. For all you craft mixologists out there, this is one that you need to add to the list. For all you home novices, you will impress your guests with your know-how.

Rye whiskey is making a huge comeback these last few years and for good reason. In this cocktail, you will definately get the rye flavor coming out and it really does round out the other flavors, when using the correct measures, rather nicely. Get the fire started in the den. This is one that you will want to put your feet up and enjoy. Cheers!

Continental Sour

One Egg White

2 oz. Rye Whiskey

1/4 oz. - 1/2 oz. Tawny Port

1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

1 Wedge of Lemon

2 Dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Method: In a mixing glass, without ice, add the measured amounts of the first four ingredients. Squeeze in the juice of a wedge of lemon, then discard the wedge. Cap off with a tin shaker, making sure you have a good seal, and dry-shake vigorously, (dry shaking is shaking without ice), to blend the ingredients. This will cause the mixture to foam up due to the addition of the egg white. Strain the mixture into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Take a lemon rind and twist it over the cocktail, allowing the oils of the rind to disperse on top of the drink. Rub the twist lightly on the rim of the glass before dropping it into the drink. Add two dashes of aromatic bitters to give it a little more flavor. Use a stir stick to stir a little before serving.

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