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Roasted Sesame Whisky Sour recipe.

A silky Japanese-whisky sour with toasted sesame, fresh lemon and a restrained nutty sweetness.

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Roasted Sesame Whisky Sour

Description

Roasted Sesame Whisky Sour takes the clean grain and orchard-fruit character of Japanese whisky and gives it a savoury-nutty edge with toasted sesame. Fresh lemon keeps the drink energetic while egg white creates a polished, satin texture.

The sesame should read as aroma and depth rather than tahini-like heaviness. A couple of dashes of Angostura tie the toasted notes back to the whisky and keep the finish dry.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Japanese Whisky
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 15 ml Toasted sesame syrup
  • 20 ml Egg White (or 20 ml aquafaba)
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel (for garnish)
  • Ice

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Shake with ice for proper chill, dilution and texture. Fine Mesh Strainer – Use for fine-straining where the recipe calls for it.

Instructions

  1. Add whisky, lemon juice, toasted sesame syrup and egg white to a shaker without ice.
  2. Dry shake hard for 10 seconds to build a fine foam.
  3. Add ice and shake again for 12 to 15 seconds until very cold.
  4. Double strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
  5. Finish with two dashes of Angostura and express a lemon peel over the surface.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass
Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Quick facts

6 mins Medium Approx. 15.4% ABV 2 units Large cube Mocktail option
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