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 the Simple Syrup
If you don't have simple syrup, you can make it by combining equal parts of sugar and water. Heat gently in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow it to cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 3 oz of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother cocktail.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.
- 5
Shake the Cocktail
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice or serve straight up in a chilled glass.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a slice of lemon and a cherry on top for a classic presentation.