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Whiskey Sour

Whiskey sour is an American drink containing whiskey (often bourbon), lemon juice, sugar, and optionally a dash of egg white.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. whiskey (or bourbon)
  • 1 oz. lemon juice , freshly squeezed
  • ½ oz. cane sugar syrup
  • ½ egg white , optional
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 maraschino cherry , for garnish
  • lemon peel , for garnish
  • A few drops of Angostura , for garnish
Equipment
  • shaker
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Old-fashioned glass

Instructions

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  1. In a shaker, pour the whiskey, lemon juice, syrup, egg white and shake for 20 seconds.
  2. Add ice cubes and shake again for 20 seconds.
  3. Place the strainer on the shaker, then pour the content into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Discard the ice cubes from the shaker.
  4. Garnish with 3 or 4 drops of Angostura bitters.
  5. Decorate with a lemon peel and a maraschino cherry.