Whiskey Sour
User Reviews
4.5
Whiskey Sour
Description
The Whiskey Sour blends bourbon whiskey with fresh lemon juice and sweet simple syrup, creating a drink that balances rich, woody whiskey notes with sharp citrus and mellow sweetness. Shaking the ingredients with ice chills and dilutes the drink slightly, smoothing the flavors.
Typically served in a lowball glass, it can be enjoyed plain or with ice cubes remaining in the glass. The optional garnish of a cherry and orange slice gives a subtle fruity and visual accent. The recipe is straightforward, requiring only standard bar ingredients and minimal preparation.
The drink can be customized with the quality of bourbon and the amount of syrup or lemon juice to suit taste. Serving it immediately after shaking preserves the optimal chilled texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey good quality
- 2 ounces lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ice
- Cherry optional garnish, slice of orange
- orange optional garnish, slice of orange
Instructions
- Add whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add ice cubes. Cover shaker and shake for 1 full minute.
- Strain drink into a lowball glass.
- Enjoy with or without ice cubes, and with a garnish of cherry (maraschino or other cocktail cherry) and an orange slice if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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