Whiskey Sour Recipe
A classic whiskey cocktail with a lemony twist.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients required for the Whiskey Sour, including whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, ice cubes, lemon slice, and maraschino cherry.
- 2
Prepare the Cocktail Shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the ingredients while mixing.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
Pour 2 oz of whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup into the shaker filled with ice.
- 4
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a slice of lemon and a maraschino cherry on top.
