Think eggs only belong on breakfast plates and in baking bowls? Think again.

In the world of cocktails, eggs are the secret weapon behind some of the most luxurious, silky-smooth sips ever shaken.

From the frothy head of a classic Whiskey Sour to the rich decadence of an eggnog, this humble ingredient brings texture, balance, and a touch of showmanship to the glass.

Egg whites lend an airy foam and mellow out sharp acids, while whole eggs or yolks can add velvety body to richer, dessert-like drinks.

These cocktails aren’t just old-school—they’re experiencing a modern-day renaissance as mixologists crack the code on bold, elegant flavour.

Yes, there’s a bit of technique involved, but the payoff? Pure magic. If you have taken a pisco sour, whisky sour, gin fizz or eggnog, you have already tasted the eggcelent magic of eggs in cocktails. 

Shaken egg whites give a cocktail a light frothiness, and drinks with whole eggs in them have a creamy, rich consistency without the overkill of actual cream.

And what better way to get your protein and buzz at the same time?

Alcohol kills most bacteria that may be present in the raw egg, so you do not have to worry about salmonella.

For best results, do a dry shake of the egg whites or whole egg without ice first, then add ice for the subsequent shake.

But do not fret, we have rounded up four egg cocktail recipes that you can make at home to celebrate the reopening of bars countrywide.

But before you use any eggs in your cocktail, do a simple fresh water test.

Put the egg in a glass of water; if it sinks, it is fresh and good to go. But if it floats, abort the mission. Just get some more fresh eggs.  

Whiskey sour 

Ingredients 

• 2 tots of bourbon 
• 1 tot lemon juice 
• ½ a tot sugar syrup 
• 1 egg white 
• Ice cube bucket 
• To garnish: 1 cherry and an orange slice, a thyme or rosemary sprig. 

Method 

• Put ice and all of the ingredients into a shaker and shake hard for about 20 seconds to chill the liquid really well. 
• Strain the mix into a glass filled with ice. 
• Garnish and proceed to imbibe the beauty.  

Eggnog because it’s almost Christmas

Ingredients 

• 1 Whole Egg (yolk and white) 
• 1 Part Cream 
• ⅓ Part Orange Curacao 
• 1 Part Scotch Whisky 
• ⅔ Part Whisky/Honey Liqueur 
• Nutmeg 
• Ice Cubes 

Method 

• Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake. 
• Strain into a wine glass. Garnish with nutmeg. 

Gin fizz

Ingredients 

• 2 Tots gin 
• 1 Tot lemon juice 
• 1 Tot simple syrup 
• 1 egg white  
• A bottle of soda water 
• Garnish: lemon peel or orange wheel 

Method 

• Pour the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 
• Shake vigorously to ensure the egg white is thoroughly mixed with the other ingredients. 
• Strain into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice cubes. 
• Top off with soda and garnish with a lemon peel or an orange wheel. 
• Serve and enjoy! 

Pisco sour 

Ingredients 

• 1 egg white 
• 2 1/2 tots Pisco 
• 1 tot simple syrup 
• 3/4 tot fresh lemon juice 
• Angostura Bitters 

Preparation 

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine egg white, Pisco, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Cover then shake vigorously for 15 seconds.  
• Strain into a six-ounce cocktail glass.  
• Garnish with a few drops of bitters. 
• Enjoy.