Cardamom-Infused Whisky Sour Cocktail: A Warm Winter Beverage For Parties

Smriti Dey

February 09, 2025

With a fragrant cardamom twist, this whisky sour cocktail variation balances rich sweet notes and subtle bitter flavours, offering a modern take on a timeless classic. Ideal for cocktail connoisseurs, the infused drink incorporates traditional mixology techniques alongside a fool-proof shaking method which gives the drink a silken texture and frothy top from the egg white, improving its mouthfeel.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

15 ml whisky 7.5 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 5 ml egg white 120 ml water 120 grams sugar 3 cardamom pods Lemon peel, for garnish Ice cubes

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar and crushed cardamom pods over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes before straining and cooling.

Step 2

Further, add the whisky, lemon juice, cooled cardamom syrup as per taste and egg white to a shaker, employing the dry shake to create froth, before adding ice, repeating again until the mixture is chilled.

Step 3

Strain the cocktail into a chilled serving glass and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

Key Tip

For an extra aromatic layer, lightly toast the cardamom pod before using it as garnish since it releases essential oils and improves overall profile. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.