Whiskey Sour
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Whiskey Sour
Description
This Whiskey Sour recipe uses 2 ounces of bourbon combined with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to achieve a harmonious balance of sour and sweet flavors. Incorporating egg white creates a frothy texture that enhances mouthfeel and presentation, although it is optional. The cocktail is shaken vigorously to blend ingredients and aerate the egg white, then strained into a chilled coupe glass.
The lemon peel garnish adds aromatic oils, while a maraschino cherry provides mild sweetness and a traditional look. This drink is served without crushed ice to avoid rapid dilution, using ice cubes instead during shaking. The recipe also includes variations like the Gold Rush, substituting honey syrup for simple syrup, and the New York Sour which layers red wine on top.
Served in a coupe or rocks glass, the Whiskey Sour is a versatile cocktail suitable for many occasions. Its balance of tart and sweet with bourbon's character makes it enjoyable neat or on the rocks. Chilling the glass beforehand enhances the drinking experience.
Dry shaking (without ice) before shaking with ice is recommended to emulsify the egg white properly. Peeling lemon before juicing eases zest removal for garnish. Avoid crushed ice in shaking to keep the drink's flavor undiluted during preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon 60mL
- ¾ oz lemon juice 22mL, fresh
- ½ oz simple syrup 15mL
- ½ oz egg 14g, optional, white
Optional Garnish
- lemon peel
- maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Pour the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white into a cocktail shaker.
- Close and shake vigorously.
- Strain the drink into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with lemon peel and maraschino cherry.
Notes
- Chill your cocktail glass in the freezer about 30 minutes before preparing the drink for a better presentation and taste.
- Peel the lemon before juicing to facilitate zesting and garnish preparation.
- Dry shake the ingredients (shake without ice first) to properly emulsify egg white and develop a silky foam topping.
- Use ice cubes instead of crushed ice when shaking to prevent rapid dilution of the cocktail.
- Try variations like the Gold Rush with honey syrup or the New York Sour with a floated red wine layer for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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