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Whiskey Sour Recipe

Whiskey Sour Recipe: Tangy and Refreshing

Classic Whiskey Sour with bourbon, lemon, and simple syrup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup 1:1 sugar-to-water
  • 1 egg white optional
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: Orange slice maraschino cherry
  • Suggested Pairings: Cheese sparkling water

Instructions
 

  • If needed, make simple syrup: dissolve 1/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup water; cool.
  • In a shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Dry shake (if using egg white) 15 seconds, add ice, shake 10–15 seconds.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness or lemon juice.
  • Strain into a chilled rocks glass with ice.
  • Garnish with orange slice, cherry; serve with cheese, water.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Store simple syrup in the fridge for 1 month.
  • Try vegan or spicy variations.
  • Pair with nuts.