Whiskey Sour Recipe
A classic cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Your Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients including whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, ice cubes, maraschino cherry, and a lemon slice for garnish.
- 2
Combine Ingredients in Shaker
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients well.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice or serve straight up in a chilled coupe glass.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your whiskey sour with a maraschino cherry and a slice of lemon. Enjoy your cocktail!