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Whiskey Sour Recipe

A smooth bourbon cocktail with fresh lemon and simple syrup, topped with bitters and optional silky egg white foam.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • ½ ounce egg white optional
  • Ice
  • Angostura bitters for garnish
  • Orange slice for garnish
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

  1. Add bourbon to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add fresh lemon juice.
  3. Add simple syrup.
  4. Add egg white if using.
  5. Shake without ice for 30 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  6. Add ice to the shaker.
  7. Shake again until well chilled.
  8. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  9. Add 3–4 drops of Angostura bitters on top.
  10. Garnish with an orange slice.
  11. Add a maraschino cherry.
  12. Serve immediately.