Jun 06 2026

Whiskey Sour Recipe

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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Main Ingredients

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Simple Syrup

    If you don’t have simple syrup ready, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool before using.

  2. 2

    Juicing the Lemons

    Squeeze fresh lemons to extract about 3 oz of juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon or rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Add ice cubes to the shaker. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Make sure to leave out any ice from the shaker.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnishes

    Garnish the cocktail with a maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.

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