Whiskey Sour Recipe

close up of whiskey sour with a cherry and lemon peel.

Course: cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: drink

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

There's nothing quite like a classic Whiskey Sour! This bar favorite cocktail has been around for what seems like forever and it's only getting more popular with time. It's got a tasty sour note from fresh lemon juice, a note of sweetness from simple syrup, and just the right amount of whiskey to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

2 ounces whiskey bourbon recommended
1 ounce lemon juice from 1 lemon
1 ounce simple syrup store-bought or homemade
Ice
1 cocktail cherry for garnish
Lemon peel for garnish

Instructions

Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake until it's chilled.
2 ounces whiskey, 1 ounce lemon juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, Ice
Serve up or on the rocks. I recommend using a large ice cube if serving on the rocks.
Garnish with the cherry and lemon peel.
1 cocktail cherry, Lemon peel

Notes

You can use any variety of whiskey that you like. Just be sure it is good quality and high proof.
While you can use bottled lemon juice, fresh lemon juice will yield the best flavor.
You can use a different citrus, such as lime juice or grapefruit juice.
You can use sugar or honey in place of the simple syrup.
Adjust the sweetness to your taste.
Don’t slack on shaking. This helps dilute the alcohol and balance the flavors.
Serve up or over one large ice cube. This will dilute the drink slowly while keeping it cold.
Serve immediately for the best results.

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