Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe – Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe is an elegant traditional recipe that has been recipe since the 19th century. Simple, though luxurious, it is a harmonious setting of the strong smoky taste of whiskey against the fresh taste of lemon juice battered by the slight sweetness of simple syrup.
It does not matter whether you want to enjoy a dinner party, relax after work, or just need something with a kick in it; the whiskey sour is the drink of your choice. This beverage is everlasting because it is refreshing, easy, and infinitely delicious.
Recipe Overview
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Active Time: 5 minutes
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Resting Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
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Cuisines: American
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Course: Cocktail / Beverage
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Servings: 1 cocktail
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Calories: ~175 kcal
Ingredients
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2 oz (60 ml) bourbon whiskey
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3/4 oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
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1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water ratio)
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Optional: 1/2 oz (15 ml) pasteurized egg white
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Ice cubes
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Garnish: Maraschino cherry and/or lemon wheel
Equipment
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Cocktail shaker
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Jigger or measuring tool
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Citrus juicer
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Strainer (fine mesh for egg white version)
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Rocks glass or coupe glass
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Bar spoon (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Get Your Ingredients Ready
The difference in fresh ingredients. Squeeze a lemon and obtain 3/4 oz lemon juice. When an egg white is used, ensure it is fresh and pasteurized.
2: Dry shake (in case of egg white)
When one wishes to prepare it with the egg white, then all the ingredients should be added to a cocktail shaker without ice and shaken hard for over 10 seconds. This serves to mix up the egg and make the mixture fine and foamy.
Step 3 Shake with Ice
Put ice into the shaker. Shake further 10 15s until well chilled. The shaker has to be cold to touch.
Step 4: Strain and Serve
Strain twice into a rocks glass over new ice (or into a coupe glass in case the drink is served up), and drink it. This makes it smooth and eliminates any shards of ice and pieces of lemon.
Step 5: Garnish
Dash a maraschino cherry and a thin slice or wheel of lemon over it. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Protein (with egg) | 1.5 g |
| Fat (with egg) | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Alcohol Content | ~14% ABV |
Cocktail Tips on the Perfect Whiskey Sour
Fresh lemon Juice is preferable – bottled juice will defuse the vivid taste.
The Weapon of Balance– Taste the simple syrup and add a bit more to balance your tart lemons.
Egg White as Texture- Not required, but it will give a really nice mouthfeel and appearance.
Shake Well: Do not shake up the drink too hard, as this dilutes and overchills the drink and also aerates the drink, which softens the flavor.
Add a premium Whiskey – Premium bourbon will add to the taste. Do not give use of the overly smoky or more peaty whiskies unless it is your favorite.
Final Thoughts
The Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe is the drink that will suit everyone who prefers a light and, at the same time, strong drink that is full of history and is easy to make. It is elegant without being snobbish, and be it is conventional or dressed up with egg white or red wine, it will always receive a standing ovation. You can now be a bit less fancy and a whole lot more consistent thanks to this foolproof recipe to make an awesome-tasting and perfectly balanced whiskey sour every time in your hand.
