Whiskey Sour Recipe
Make Whiskey Sour Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool. You can store any leftover syrup in the refrigerator for up to a month.
- 2
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them into a measuring cup to get 3 oz of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds if necessary.
Mixing
- 3
Combine the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of whiskey, 3 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into an ice-filled rocks glass. You may also serve it straight up in a chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lemon slice on the rim of the glass.
