Jun 09 2026
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Whiskey Sour Recipe

Inspired by Thirsty Lion
Time10m
Serves1

Bulleit Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, Fee Brothers Foam, and bitters.

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Ingredients

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Liquor

Sweeteners

Garnish & Flavoring

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: Bulleit Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, Fee Brothers Foam, and bitters.

  2. 2

    Juice the Lemons

    Freshly squeeze lemons to obtain 3 oz of lemon juice, ensuring to remove any seeds.

  3. 3

    Make Simple Syrup

    If you don't have simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients in a Shaker

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Bulleit Bourbon, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.

  2. 5

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice to the top.

  3. 6

    Shake the Mixture

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 7

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  5. 8

    Add Foam and Bitters

    Top the drink with 0.5 oz of Fee Brothers Foam and add 2 dashes of bitters.

Garnishing

  1. 9

    Garnish (Optional)

    You may garnish with a lemon twist or cherry if desired.

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