Perfect Whiskey Sour Recipe Easy Classic Dad’s Cocktail Guide
A simple, classic whiskey sour cocktail recipe that balances tart lemon juice, smooth whiskey, and sweet syrup for a timeless and inviting drink.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon or rye whiskey
- 3/4 oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup
- Egg white from 1 large egg (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
- Thin lemon wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice and measure out the whiskey and simple syrup. If using egg white, separate from the yolk carefully.
- Pour 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and egg white if using into the cocktail shaker.
- Dry shake (without ice) if using egg white for about 15 seconds to emulsify and create froth.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Strain the cocktail into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice using a fine strainer.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel or twist on the rim and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; bottled lemon juice will make the cocktail flat. Dry shake if using egg white to achieve a frothy top. Adjust simple syrup and lemon juice to taste for sweetness or tartness. For a vegan alternative, substitute egg white with aquafaba. Store pre-mixed whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup in the fridge up to 24 hours but add egg white fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 4-
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
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