Whiskey Sour
Whiskey Sour
Rounded, soft, oaky notes are cut through with lemony citrus in this classic old-timer: the Whiskey Sour is a rye whiskey or bourbon-based version of one of the world’s most famous cocktails.
Ingredients
How many serves?
1
50mlBourbon
25mlLemon juice
20mlSugar syrup
Dash of Angostura Bitters
1 Egg white
Ice
Equipment
- 1 x Rocks glass
- 1 x Jigger
- 1 x Cocktail shaker
- 1 x Strainer
- 1 x Chopping board
- 1 x Knife
Method
Pour
Using a jigger, measure all ingredients and pour into your cocktail shaker.
Shake
Close your shaker and shake to whip up the mixture. Open the shaker, add ice, then shake again until cold.
Garnish
Strain the mixture into the glass with ice. Using your knife, cut a wedge of lemon and place it on top of the drink to garnish.
Grab a bite
Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.
Used in this recipe:
- bourbon
- whisky
- lemon juice
- sugar syrup
- angostura bitters
- egg white
- lemon
- medium
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