Bacteria-Free is the Way to Be

• Pasteurization is a process in which foods are heated to a certain temperature to effectively eliminate any bacteria that may be present. According to Eatright.org, this process has been developed to pasteurize the shells of raw eggs and does not significantly alter their taste or nutritional content. Just look for eggs that state they have been pasteurized on the label. You can also buy pasteurized egg products, which are egg products that have been removed from the shell -- in liquid, frozen or powdered form -- for use in cocktails.

Powder Play

• Powdered eggs are exactly what their names suggests, dehydrated eggs. Powdered eggs have had the water removed and have been pasteurized so they can be safely used without cooking or baking. To reconstitute, simply mix equal parts egg powder to warm water. You can buy whole powdered eggs, powdered egg yolks or powdered egg whites.

Leave 'em Out

• Instead of using eggs or an egg substitute, another option is to simply leave that ingredient out of the drink. However, leaving eggs or egg substitutes out of a drink that calls for it will result in a lackluster version, as it will be missing that unique, silky mouth feel that eggs provide.

Popular "Eggy" Drinks

• According to Serious Eats there are three classes of cocktails that typically call for the use of eggs: the flip, the fizz and the sour. The flip uses a whole egg; the fizz uses either the whites, the yolks or both; and the sour usually, but not always, uses the whites. Popular drinks that use eggs include the Pink Lady, Pisco Sour, Boston Flip, Ramos Gin Fizz, Whiskey Sour, Coffee Cocktail, Clover Club and Eggnog.