Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry, Easy Whiskey Cocktails, Lemon, Orgeat Cocktails, Whiskey
Servings: 1
- 2 oz whiskey
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz cherry syrup
- ¼ oz orgeat
- 1 egg white
- Fresh cherry or edible flower petals for garnish
Dry Shake: Add whiskey, lemon juice, cherry syrup, orgeat, and egg white to a shaker. Shake without ice for 10 to 15 seconds to build foam.
Shake Again: Add ice and shake again until chilled and frothy.
Strain: Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Garnish: Top with a fresh cherry or edible flower petals for a bright, elegant touch.
Pro Tips
A few small details can help you create the best version of this cocktail.
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Use fresh lemon juice for brighter flavor
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Dry shake thoroughly to create stable foam
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Shake again with ice to properly chill the drink
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Double strain to remove small ice fragments
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Chill the glass beforehand for better presentation
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Use high quality cherry syrup for deeper flavor
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Add the garnish gently so it rests on the foam