Whiskey Sour Cocktail
One of my favorite cocktail recipes is the classic whiskey sour! This drink is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients for a balance of sweet, tart, and boozy. For an egg white foam, see my Bourbon Sour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces whiskey (I prefer bourbon)
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 to 1 ounce simple syrup*
- Garnish: Orange peel and a cocktail cherry
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with a handful of ice and shake until very cold.
- Strain the drink into a lowball or Old Fashioned glass. Serve with ice, an orange peel and a cocktail cherry.
Notes
*Adjust the sweetness level in a whiskey sour to fit your tastes. I also like substituting maple syrup for the simple syrup, which adds subtle caramel notes to the flavor profile.
