Whiskey Sour Recipe - Tips & Tricks - Fun Facts - Tools

You can make a "sour" cocktail with any spirit, but today they're most commonly served with bourbon, rye or scotch whisky. The ratio between sweet & sour is a precarious balance in this cocktail making it tricky to nail perfectly. Our version of the whiskey sour errs a little more on the sour than in times gone by - an improvement in our eyes - but it pays to experiment a little with the Lemon & Syrup ratios to match your own tastes.

Our Rating: 5
Difficulty: Easy
Character: Boozy Sour
Occasions: Pre Dinner
Preparation Time: 5 min

Whiskey Sour Ingredients

Ingredients	Amount	Unit
Bourbon	2	shots
Lemon Juice	0.75	shot
Sugar Syrup	0.5	shot
Egg White	1

Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry & an Orange Slice.

How to Make a Whiskey Sour

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice & shake vigorously.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry & an Orange Slice, & serve.

Tips & Tricks Making a Whiskey Sour

If the ratio above is a little too sour, feel free to increase the amount of syrup up to about 1 shot (for a 0.75 shot of Lemon juice) - this will err on the sweet side os the sour cocktails.
Bourbon is today's default choice of spirit in the Whiskey Sour, however, feel free to use Canadian or even Scotch Whisky to change the character of your sour cocktail.
Sours are also typically made with Vodka or Rum. Vodka Sours will taste rather neutral, whereas Rum Sours will tend to be sweeter than Whiskey Sours.
Some people like to add a squirt of fizzy water (soda) to their Whiskey Sours - being careful not to over dilute.
The sugar syrup can be substituted with half a tea spoon of fine sugar.

Items You Need to Make a Whiskey Sour

Old Fashioned Glass

Boston Shaker

Bar Knife

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