Japanese Whiskey Sour Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the shaker

   Gather all your ingredients and a cocktail shaker. Ensure the shaker is clean and dry.

2. 2

   Add the whiskey

   Pour 2 oz of Japanese whiskey into the cocktail shaker.

3. 3

   Add the lemon juice

   Measure and add 3 oz of fresh lemon juice to the shaker. This will give the cocktail its sour flavor.

4. 4

   Add the simple syrup

   Add 1 oz of simple syrup to balance the sourness of the lemon juice.

5. 5

   Add ice

   Fill the shaker with ice cubes, approximately 1 cup, to chill the mixture.

6. 6

   Shake the cocktail

   Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

7. 7

   Prepare the glass

   Fill a rocks glass with ice or use a chilled coupe glass if preferred.

8. 8

   Strain the cocktail

   Strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass using a fine mesh strainer to catch any pulp.

9. 9

   Add bitters and garnish

   Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the drink and garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.

10. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Japanese Whiskey Sour!