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Whiskey Sour

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Manhattan Cocktail

Whiskey Sour Cocktail

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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 some whiskeys 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 whiskey will create a different cocktail depending on style and brand.

As some reviewers have pointed out, a more traditional recipe for a Whiskey Sour includes egg white. This does tend to tame the sourness of the drink and make it a bit smoother. The use of raw egg is a matter of choice and has fallen out of favor for many drinkers given the potential for salmonella. If you are going to opt for the raw egg, read these tips on using eggs in cocktails.

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There are a few variations below the recipe.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients:

Preparation:

  1. Pour the whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled sour glass.
  4. Garnish with the cherry.

More Sour Recipes:

You can also switch the base liquor for a different sour experience. Common variations include a Absinthe Sour, Amaretto Sour, Apple Sour, Apricot Sour, Gin Sour, Grand Marnier Sour, Kahlua Sour, Midori Sour, Pisco Sour, Rum Sour, Scotch Sour, Tequila Sour, UK Sour, and Vodka Sour.

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User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Whiskey sour, Member neehcas

I saw there is no egg white in receipe but egg white should be there in cocktail which helps to make a cocktail sour since the whisky it self is a strong drink but if unput egg white and simple syrup these two combination helps to make a sweet and sour taste so i recommended egg white in it

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