The Irish Bartender · Seamus O'Callaghan
Whiskey Sour
A citrusy and sweet creamy built around whiskey, with the classic proportions and service that make the Whiskey Sour endure.
“A Whiskey Sour needs balance, not a speech. You've got the balance; I'll spare you the speech.”
WHY THIS DRINK WORKS
The Whiskey Sour works because bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup meet in deliberate proportion. Keep the method shaken, use fresh ice, and give the final garnish enough attention to finish the aroma without distracting from the drink.
Makes1 cocktail
Time10 minutes
GlassRocks glass
FinishOrange slice and cocktail cherry
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 optional egg white
Make it
- Shake ingredients with ice.
- If using egg white, dry shake first without ice, then shake again with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice or into a coupe.
- Garnish with orange and cherry.
Behind the bar
- Chill the serving glass while you prepare the drink.
- Taste balance depends on fresh citrus and accurate measurements.
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