Whiskey Sour Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 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
Juicing the Lemons
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract about 3 oz of juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon or rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- 4
Shake
Add ice cubes to the shaker. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 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
- 6
Add Garnishes
Garnish the cocktail with a maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.