Whiskey Sours
Elevate your cocktail game with this timeless Whiskey Sours recipe, a perfect balance of bold bourbon whiskey, zesty fresh lemon juice, and sweet simple syrup. Enhanced with the velvety texture of silky egg whites, this classic drink gains a signature frothy finish after a traditional dry shake technique. Topped with aromatic Angostura bitters and garnished with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry, this cocktail is not only a delight to sip but a feast for the eyes. Ready in just five minutes, this single-serve masterpiece is the ideal choice for cocktail enthusiasts craving a sophisticated yet approachable drink. Perfect for happy hours, intimate gatherings, or solo indulgences, the Whiskey Sour is a timeless classic you'll want to master.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz egg white
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 slice lemon slice
- 1 piece maraschino cherry
Instructions
Add the bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
Dry shake the ingredients (shake without ice) for about 10-15 seconds to create a frothy texture.
Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for another 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Add two dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the foam for a decorative touch.
Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Whiskey Sour!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
