Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMartin's DowntownWhiskey Sour Recipe

Whiskey Sour Recipe

Inspired by Martin's Downtown
Time10m
Serves1

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. 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. 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

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice or serve straight up in a chilled coupe glass.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a lemon wheel on the rim and a maraschino cherry placed in the drink.

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