The Millionaire is a rich whiskey sour variation made with bourbon, Grand Marnier, grenadine, and egg white. It is silky, citrus-orange accented, lightly fruity, and whiskey-led.
Dry shake bourbon, Grand Marnier, grenadine, and egg white without ice, then shake again with ice until well chilled. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass with a smooth foam cap from egg white. The drink should look pale rose-gold and polished, with texture coming from the shake rather than garnish.
Pair it with duck, roast pork, orange desserts, almond pastries, sharp cheese, or spiced nuts. Bourbon, Grand Marnier, grenadine, and egg white give the Millionaire enough body for rich food and enough fruit for dessert.
The Millionaire belongs to the family of early twentieth-century luxury-named cocktails. Its profile works like a dressed-up whiskey sour, using orange liqueur, grenadine, and egg white for a richer texture.
Best for classic sour menus, after-dinner drinking, whiskey guests who enjoy texture, and occasions where a standard sour should feel more ornate.
Bourbon provides oak and warmth, Grand Marnier adds orange depth, grenadine gives red-fruit sweetness, and egg white creates a soft, foamy texture.
Silky, rich, citrusy, whiskey-led, and polished.
Keep grenadine restrained so the drink stays whiskey-forward. The egg white should add texture without turning the cocktail heavy.
22%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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