Virgin Whiskey Sour (Whiskey Sour Mocktail), and where to source it
The dry shake makes the foam. Shake everything without ice first so the egg white or aquafaba whips up thick, then add ice and shake again to chill. Skip the dry shake and you get a thin, flat drink.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep6 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineSour
Cost$
VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Contains eggs
Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for1servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Fresh lemon juice
Squeeze to order. The sour rides on bright lemon, and pre-squeezed juice goes dull and bitter within hours.
0.75 ozrecommended
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Simple syrup
One-to-one sugar syrup made ahead so it blends cold. Raw sugar will just grit at the bottom.
0.75 ozrecommended
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Non-alcoholic whiskey alternative
A zero-proof whiskey carries the oak and smoke; pick one with real barrel character, not colored sugar water.
2 ozrecommended
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Egg white
One fresh white for the foam, or use aquafaba (chickpea brine) for the vegan version, about three-quarters ounce.
A couple dashes on top of the foam for aroma. A small bottle lasts years.
2 dashesrecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer●●●●●Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
Dry shakeAdd lemon, syrup, the zero-proof whiskey, and the egg white or aquafaba to a shaker with no ice and shake hard for fifteen seconds to build the foam.
Wet shakeOpen the shaker, fill with ice, and shake again for ten seconds to chill it down.
StrainFine-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and dash bitters across the top of the foam.
Can you make Virgin Whiskey Sour (Whiskey Sour Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed
No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.
Can you freeze Virgin Whiskey Sour (Whiskey Sour Mocktail)? — Yes
Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make Virgin Whiskey Sour (Whiskey Sour Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Virgin Whiskey Sour (Whiskey Sour Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes
Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.
Is Virgin Whiskey Sour (Whiskey Sour Mocktail) vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has egg. Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Community Notes
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