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 ready, combine equal parts of sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain 3 oz of lemon juice. Strain 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
Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Garnish your Whiskey Sour with a maraschino cherry and a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass.