Whiskey Sour Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
If you don't have simple syrup on hand, make it by combining equal parts water and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Using fresh lemons, cut them in half and juice them until you have 3 oz of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.
- 4
Shake with Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into an ice-filled rocks glass or coupe glass.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnishes
Garnish the drink with a lemon wheel on the rim and drop a maraschino cherry into the glass for an additional touch of flavor and presentation.