Whiskey Sour Recipe
Make Whiskey Sour Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients. Ensure you have fresh lemons for juicing. If you don’t have Simple Syrup, you can make it by dissolving equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a juicer or your hands to extract the juice into a measuring cup until you have 3 oz of fresh lemon juice.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top, ensuring the ingredients are well chilled.
- 5
Shake Well
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice, or serve it straight up in a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnishing
- 7
Add Garnish
Top the drink with a maraschino cherry and a lemon slice or twist for garnish.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Whiskey Sour!