Filibuster Cocktail Recipe
Written by Cool off with the Filibuster Cocktail recipe! Combine rye whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, and egg white for a unique fall drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 200
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz maple syrup
- 1 egg
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or a couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Coupe Glass
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Stir some ice cubes in your coupe glass to chill it.
- Add Egg White: Crack 1 egg and add the egg white to the shaker.
- Add Maple Syrup: Add ½ oz maple syrup to the mix.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour ¾ oz lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add Whiskey: Pour 2 oz Rye Whiskey into the shaker.
- Dry Shake: Shake the mixture without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Wet Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish: Use a lemon zest or droop a few dashes of angostura bitters on top as garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Rye Whiskey: Bourbon works well as a substitute if you don't have rye whiskey. It adds a slightly sweeter profile to the drink.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice for a different citrus twist.
- Maple Syrup: Honey or agave syrup can replace maple syrup if you prefer or if that's what you have.
- Egg White: For those who prefer not to use raw egg whites, aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) works surprisingly well as a vegan alternative.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Whiskey Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative; these are available and reasonably mimic whiskey's flavor profile.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg White Substitute: Use aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) instead of egg white. It froths up nicely and provides a similar texture without using animal products.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using aquafaba instead of egg white for a vegan-friendly version of this cocktail.