Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: egg white cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, simple syrup cocktails, watermelon cocktails, watermelon whiskey cocktails, whiskey cocktails
Servings: 1
- 3 watermelon cubes
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 egg white
- Garnish: lemon wheel and watermelon wedge
Add the watermelon cubes to a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly to release the juice.
Pour in the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters, and egg white.
Shake without ice for about 10–15 seconds to create a frothy texture.
Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
Strain the cocktail into the glass.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a wedge of watermelon.
Pro Tips
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Use ripe, seedless watermelon for the juiciest flavor.
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Double strain for a smoother pour and to remove pulp.
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Chill your rocks glass ahead of time to help the foam hold longer.