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Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe
Discover the timeless charm of the Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail, a perfect balance of whiskey and lemon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey preferably bourbon
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white for a frothy texture (optional)
- ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using).
- Without ice, shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker and shake again for another 15-20 seconds to chill the drink
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and/or maraschino cherry.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
58mg
(2%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.