Description
The classic Whiskey Sour is a perfectly balanced cocktail that blends the boldness of whiskey with the tang of fresh lemon and a touch of sweetness. Served shaken over ice, this refreshing drink is a timeless favorite for any cocktail enthusiast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1/2 oz egg white (for a frothy texture)
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry and orange slice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup (plus egg white, if using) into a cocktail shaker.
- Dry Shake (Optional): If using egg white, shake without ice for 10 seconds to emulsify.
- Shake with Ice: Add ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice (or serve neat in a coupe if using egg white).
- Garnish: Top with a cherry and orange slice. Enjoy!
Notes
For a smoother texture, use fresh egg white and perform a dry shake first. If preferred, you can use maple syrup or honey syrup as a natural sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Classic Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: whiskey sour, classic whiskey sour, bourbon cocktail, lemon whiskey drink