LE ROYAL CLÉMENTINE SOUR

Martin Desaulniers
2025-12-12T11:37:05-05:00

Le Royal Clémentine Sour: a silky blend of whisky, fresh clementine, orgeat, and egg white, topped with a fragrant Raspberry Cranberry Vodka float and a dusting of nutmeg. Perfectly festive and refined.

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A bright, velvety citrus sour layered with winter spice and a luxurious berry-infused float. This cocktail blends the warmth of whisky with the sweetness of clementine and the creamy lift of egg white, finished with a dramatic Raspberry Cranberry Vodka float. Regal, festive, and effortlessly elegant.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Whisky #3

0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

2 oz Fresh clementine juice

0.5 oz Orgeat syrup

0.5 oz Egg white

0.25 oz Raspberry Cranberry Vodka(for the float)

Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg

Method

1. Add whisky, lemon juice, clementine juice, orgeat, and egg white to a shaker.

2. Dry shake (no ice) for 5–7 seconds to build texture.

3. Add ice, shake vigorously, then double strain into a coupe glass.

4. Gently pour Raspberry Cranberry Vodka over the back of a spoon to create a clean float.

5. Finish with a light dusting of fresh nutmeg.

Pro Tips

Perfect float: Pour the vodka slowly over a bar spoon so it rests on top of the foam.

Adjust sweetness: Clementines vary, reduce orgeat if your juice is naturally sweet.

Vegan alternative: Swap egg white for 0.75 oz aquafaba for the same creamy texture.

Aromatic upgrade: Express a clementine peel over the glass before serving.

Holiday favourite: A beautiful welcome drink for winter gatherings.