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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Base Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
If you don’t have simple syrup, you can make it by mixing equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Freshly squeeze lemons to obtain 3 oz of lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds for a smoother drink.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice or serve straight up in a chilled coupe glass.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lemon wheel on the rim and a maraschino cherry placed in the drink.