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Whiskey Sour Recipe
This Whiskey Sour is a vibrant cocktail made with smooth bourbon whiskey and fresh lemon juice. Perfect as an accompaniment for a meal or to sip all on its own. This cocktail, made with 4 ingredients you'll already have at home, it's begging to fill your glass.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounce whiskey
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce egg white* optional
- ½ cup Ice cubes
- maraschino cherry for garnish
- Lemon round for garnish
Instructions
- Add the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Strain into a glass of ice, garnish with a cherry and lemon wedge, and serve.
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Notes
- *Egg whites are used traditionally in whiskey sours to give them the classic foam on top of the drink, and almost creamy consistency as you sip, balancing out the lemon. If you're uncomfortable using raw egg, you can absolutely leave it out.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cocktail
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.