Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour is a classic cocktail worth knowing.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 259kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 egg white optional
- 4 drops Angostura bitters optional
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
- 1 cocktail cherry for garnish
Instructions
Whiskey Sour without Egg White
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Replace lid and shake well.
- Remove the lid and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and cocktail cherry.
Whiskey Sour with Egg White (Boston Sour)
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. Put on the lid and shake well. (This is called a "dry shake.")
- Then remove the lid and add ice. Cover and shake again.
- Remove the lid and strain into a coupe glass or rocks glass.
- Add a few drops of Angostura bitters to the foamy top layer. Use a cocktail pick or knife to draw a line through the dots.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and cocktail cherry.
Notes
To use sour mix: Replace lemon juice and simple syrup with 2 ounces sour mix.
Instead of simple syrup: You can use honey syrup, maple syrup, agave nectar or a flavored simple syrup.
Instead of lemon: Use other types of citrus. Mix up the flavors with other types of citrus, like orange or grapefruit.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
