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Rattlesnake

Name: Rattlesnake
Ingredients: 1.75 oz 100 Proof Rye Whiskey; .75 oz Lemon Juice; .5 oz Simple Syrup; .25 oz Absinthe; 1 ea Egg White; 2 dash(es) The Bitter Truth Old Time Aromatic Bitters

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By Bryan Monroe

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: October 7, 2023

Essentials

Themed

This is a variation on the classic Whiskey Sour from the 1930s with the addition of Absinthe and a snake bite of bitters for a garnish. Perfect for spooky Halloween cocktails. A vampire‑themed version could use red absinthe instead of the green color used here.

Ingredients

1.75 oz
100 Proof Rye Whiskey

.75 oz
Lemon Juice

.5 oz
Simple Syrup

.25 oz
Absinthe

1 ea
Egg White

2 dash(es)
The Bitter Truth Old Time Aromatic Bitters

Tools

Cocktail Shaker

Instructions

Garnish

2 dashes of bitters as snake bites

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Coupe

Estimated strength

About 21% ABV (estimate)

By Bryan Monroe

Home Bartender

Follow along the journey of cocktails at home. Using simple ingredients, trying out new things and just enjoying life as it comes! That is what cocktails are all about, there is no right or wrong as long as you’re enjoying you’re cocktail....

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In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients except bitters. Dry shake without ice, then shake with ice. Double strain into a coupe and garnish with two dashes of bitters to make bite marks.

Editor's Note

Absinthe adds a licorice twist to a classic whiskey sour, while egg white creates a silky foam that softens the bite.

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Stacy (Crafted Pour)

31 October 2023

Love this cocktail. It has such great depth of flavor.

Crafted Pour

11 July 2026

The Rattlesnake is such an underrated classic! The touch of absinthe adds so much complexity to the whiskey sour formula. Love the 'snake bite' garnish, it's perfect for the name.