Whiskey Sour Recipe – Perfectly Easy Cocktail for Any Party
A timeless cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smooth whiskey, ideal for parties, date nights, or casual moments.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz egg white (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice
- Cocktail cherry
Instructions
- Measure out 2 oz of whiskey, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and ¾ oz of simple syrup. If using egg white, separate it from the yolk—about ½ oz should do.
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to your cocktail shaker.
- Dry shake the mixture vigorously for about 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for another 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Use a strainer to pour the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.’, ‘The egg white is optional but adds a creamy texture.’, ‘Aquafaba can be used as a vegan alternative to egg white.’, ‘Chill your glasses beforehand for the ultimate experience.’, ‘Experiment with different types of whiskey to find your preferred flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150200
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
Keywords: whiskey sour, cocktail, party drink, bourbon, rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, classic cocktail