The Whiskey Sour is probably the most popular of all the sour drinks and rightfully so, it is a great cocktail. It is sour, yes, but the sweetness of the bourbon and simple syrup offset any tartness, especially the sweeter bourbons like Maker's Mark. Fresh lemon juice is key for the best Whiskey sour and the choice of bourbon will create a different cocktail from brand to brand. You can also switch the base liquor to create Gin, Rum and Brandy Sours, but the Whiskey is the one that should undoubtedly be added to your drink repertoire.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz bourbon
- 1 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz sugar syrup
- maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled sour glass.
- Garnish with the cherry.
