Classic Whiskey Sour
Our favorite classic whiskey sour recipe that is easy to make, perfectly balanced and contains only 4 simple ingredients.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
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
