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Classic Whiskey Sour

Our favorite classic whiskey sour recipe that is easy to make, perfectly balanced and contains only 4 simple ingredients.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
  • 1 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce egg white

Garnishes

  • 1 cherry fresh or cocktail cherry
  • 1 orange wheel

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add in the whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white.
  • Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is cold. About 30 seconds. 
  • Strain into a double old fashioned glass and garnish with a cocktail or fresh cherry and an orange wheel.

Notes

Here are some quick alternatives for making a whiskey sour:
Use 100% maple syrup instead of simple syrup.
Skip the egg white if you don't want to consume raw egg. 
Add a dash of orange juice or orange bitters.
And remember to always SHAKE the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice for 30 seconds! This will create a well balanced drink.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg