Late 1800's Hangover Remedy · Classic · Medium-Strong
Morning Glory Fizz
In the owner’s words: Citrusy · Frothy
- Base
- Scotch
- Glass
- Highball
- Method
- Shaken
- Effort
- Advanced · 7 min
- ABV
- 18%
Build
- Egg Whiteor Aquafaba (2 tablespoons)
- Scotchor Blended Scotch
- Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed
- Lime JuiceFreshly squeezed
- Simple Syrup1:1 sugar to water ratio
- Absintheor Herbsaint / Pernod
- Sparkling Wateror Soda water / Club soda · Added to glass before pouring cocktail
- OrangeExpress oils over drink · garnish
You’ll need: Cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer, Fine mesh strainer
Method — Dry shake, then wet shake, topped with sparkling water
- Add egg white, Scotch, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and absinthe to a cocktail shaker without ice
- Dry shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled
- Add sparkling water to a highball glass
- Strain the cocktail slowly into the glass over the sparkling water
- Express orange peel oils over the surface and discard the peel
The story
Created in the late 19th century and first published in Harry Johnson's Bartenders Manual in 1882. As its name suggests, it was designed as a morning pick-me-up or hangover cure, combining the soothing qualities of Scotch with revitalizing citrus and fizz.
Variations
Some versions use Irish whiskey instead of Scotch. Modern variations might add dashes of bitters or adjust the ratio of lemon to lime juice.
Host tips
The dry shake is essential for developing the foam. Pour slowly when adding to the sparkling water to maintain the fizz and foam. Non-peated Scotch works best in this application.
