Whiskey Sour
Base Spirit
Whiskey
Flavour Type
Sour, Sweet
Cocktail Type
Classic
A classic cocktail balancing whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.
Origin/History
Traced back to the 1700s.
Serving Instructions
Shake whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar with ice, strain into a glass over ice.
Occassion
All day, Classic hours
Year of Creation
18th century
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Cherry, orange slice
Aroma
Citrus, Mellow Whiskey
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Frothy (with egg white)
Pairings
Hearty appetizers, Grilled meats
Fun Facts
Part of the sour familydefined by the use of lemon or lime juice.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake well with ice
Ingredients
- Whiskey
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Egg white (optional)
Preparation Method
- 45 ml whiskey
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- egg white (optional)
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