White Dragon Cocktail Recipe
Written by Cool down with the White Dragon Cocktail recipe! Mix Tequila, Cointreau, lemon juice, and egg white for a smooth spring drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 240
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Coupe Glass
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your coupe glass with some ice cubes.
- Add Egg White: Add 1 egg white to the shaker for a frothy texture.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour in 1 oz fresh lemon juice.
- Add Cointreau: Measure and add 1 oz Cointreau.
- Add Tequila: Pour 2 oz Tequila into the shaker.
- Dry Shake: Shake vigorously to create a frothy texture.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Vigorously: Shake the mixture well to combine and chill all ingredients.
- Strain and Serve: Fine strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you don't have Tequila, try using vodka for a different base flavor. I've also used rum for a sweeter profile.
- Cointreau: Any orange liqueur will work as an alternative if you're out of Cointreau, the flavor will slightly change.
- Lemon Juice: Lime juice can substitute lemon juice for a tangier taste. I sometimes use it when I want a sharper citrus note.
- Egg White: For those avoiding eggs, aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) is an excellent substitute that still gives that frothy texture.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit that mimics Tequila's flavor profile; these are available and work well in cocktails.
- Cointreau Substitute: Opt for an orange-flavored syrup or non-alcoholic orange liqueur alternative.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these non-alcoholic substitutes to enjoy a refreshing mocktail version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg White Substitute: Replace egg white with aquafaba to maintain the frothy texture without using animal products.
- Proceed As Usual: Use aquafaba instead of egg white to create a vegan-friendly cocktail in the original recipe steps.