My Whiskey Sour is a classic bourbon cocktail with a balance of sweet and sour flavors from fresh lemon juice and homemade simple syrup.
A Whiskey Sour is a popular Drink that you’ll find on any cocktail menu thanks to its simplicity and delicious flavor. Love sweet and sour but not so much whiskey? Try my Gimlet and Daiquiri instead.
Sabrina’s Whiskey Sour Recipe
If you aren’t usually a big whiskey drinker, this sweet-tart drink might be the one to change your mind! It definitely has a sour taste, but the simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness, while the bourbon brings its own rich, smooth flavors to the mix to make a deliciously well-balanced cocktail. I make my simple syrup homemade because it’s so easy and costs almost nothing. Just make sure to plan enough time for it to cool to room temperature. Top your Whiskey Sour with fancy Luxardo cherries and orange slices to elevate it from a classic bar drink to an elegant aperitif for a dinner party. For another classic Bourbon cocktail, check out my Mint Julep recipe!
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Ingredients
Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Whisky Sour:
- 1 cup ice
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 2 ounces lemon juice , freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces simple syrup
To Finish:
- 2 slices orange
- 2 maraschino cherries
Instructions
Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat dissolve sugar and water by stirring.
- Let cool to room temperature and place in a glass with a lid.
Instructions:
- Using a shaker add bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then shake with no ice.
- Add ice and shake again until chilled.
- Strain into lowball cocktail glass.
- Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry
Notes
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