Egg White
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want neutral in flavour but important for texture character in your drink.
Skip if…
- ✗A substitute better matches your flavour goal.
What is Egg White?
Egg white is used in shaken cocktails to create foam, silkiness and a smooth texture. It is common in sours, fizzes, flips and classic drinks where citrus, sugar and spirits need a softer mouthfeel.
What does Egg White taste like?
Neutral in flavour but important for texture, giving cocktails a creamy foam and rounded body without adding sweetness. Egg white works well with citrus, gin, whiskey, brandy, rum, bitters and fruit syrups.
Egg White profile
Best used for: creamy cocktails, sours, refreshing drinks, tropical drinks
- Appears in 74+ recipes
- Has 4 common substitutes
Best For
Best With Egg White
Drink Profile
Best for
- Mocktails
- Best with lemon juice
- Best with lime juice
- Best with gin
Substitutes & similar
Possible substitutes for Egg White
Substitutes
How to swap Egg White
When replacing Egg White, think about texture before flavor. Some swaps change foam, body and richness more than the taste of the drink.
When to choose it
When to choose Egg White
Choose Egg White when texture is part of the goal. It can make drinks feel richer, softer or more dessert-like.
Skip if
Do not choose Egg White when...
Do not choose Egg White when you want a crisp, light or very refreshing drink. Texture ingredients add body and need careful shaking or mixing.
What it is
What does Egg White do in drinks?
Egg White changes texture and body more than flavor. It suits richer recipes where shaking and balance matter.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.