Whiskey Sour
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Whiskey Sour
Description
The Whiskey Sour combines two ounces of whiskey with three-quarters ounce each of fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Shaking the mixture with ice chills it thoroughly and slightly dilutes the strong liquor, yielding a smooth and refreshing drink. The fresh lemon juice provides tartness while the simple syrup adds subtle sweetness for balance.
Strained into a rocks glass filled with ice, the cocktail is traditionally garnished with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice, which complement the drink’s bright flavors and enhance its appearance. Rye or bourbon whiskey can be used, altering the cocktail’s spice and sweetness levels.
For batch preparation, scaling up the ingredients maintains the proportions for multiple servings. Homemade simple syrup is easy to prepare by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over moderate heat, cooling before use.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey (1/4 cup, see note 1)
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice (1 1/2 tbsp, see note 2)
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup (1 1/2 tbsp, see note 3)
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
- 1 orange for garnish, slice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Cover and shake until chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with cherry and orange slice.
Notes
- Both rye and bourbon whiskey are suitable; rye adds spice, bourbon brings sweetness.
- Fresh lemon juice is preferred, but lime juice can be used as a substitute.
- Simple syrup is made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over heat; store leftovers refrigerated up to 3-4 weeks.
- This recipe yields one cocktail; to prepare a batch, multiply ingredients accordingly and keep chilled for serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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