Yesterday I made a great cocktail that had raw egg white in it. It shook up nice and frothy, and the egg gave the drink a nice mouth-feel and texture. It tasted like Orange Julius for grownups! I’m probably going to include the recipe in my next cocktail column, but I’m wondering if I should. I wonder if anyone would try it. Does anyone even touch raw egg anymore? Would you drink a cocktail with egg white in it?
Here’s some discussion online:
The Kitchn explains the logic of egg in cocktails.
The New York Times says egg whites in drinks are back.
The Art of Drink says egg whites are safe.
David Wondrich says to shake your drink twice to get the best foam.
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November 23, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Erin
I’m not afraid of raw egg as evidenced by the obscene amount of cookie dough I eat on a monthly basis. You should post the recipe.
November 23, 2008 at 11:08 pm
isabelle
I have to admit it freaks me out a little, but I think I would make it anyway. I would just make sure to use a really fresh organic egg.
November 24, 2008 at 1:07 am
kickpleat
egg white coctails are all the rage at the retro cocktail lounges here! i’ve ordered one and liked it.
November 24, 2008 at 6:08 am
Victoria
I think there are some people who should avoid raw eggs – pregnant women, young children, and anyone with weakened immune system, young children.
November 24, 2008 at 7:08 am
Brooke
I love pisco sours, which I’ve always had with an egg white. In fact, it is disappointing if you get one that is eggless. Maybe the alcohol kills off any bacteria? That’s what I tell myself, anyway. Bring on the recipe!
November 24, 2008 at 10:10 am
Tim
I love, love, love cocktails that include egg whites. Next time you are in Chicago you must try the Violet Hour. Amazing prohibition-era cocktails which often feature a frothy egg white top. I think it really transforms the drink.
November 24, 2008 at 11:05 am
hannehanne
Thanks for the advice, everyone! Clearly egg-white cocktails are back.
I will direct you all to the recipe when it’s up. It’s really good!
And Victoria, I guess I’m safe on at least the pregnant women/children part as far as cocktails go… though I often let my favourite girls eat raw cookie dough. Maybe I shouldn’t, but…
November 24, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Jesse
I know it’s silly, but I don’t like the idea of it, but I bet if someone snuck it in my cocktail it would be fantastic.