Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe – Bourbon, Lemon & a Dash of History

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon whiskey

• ¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice

• ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water)

• (Optional) ½ oz egg white (for a silky, foamy texture)

• Ice

Garnish:

• Lemon wheel or twist

• Maraschino cherry (classic touch)

Equipment Needed:

• Cocktail shaker

• Jigger or measuring tool

• Fine mesh strainer (optional, for egg white version)

• Coupe or old-fashioned glass

Instructions:

1. Add ingredients to your shaker:

   • Pour 2 oz bourbon, ¾ oz lemon juice, and ½ oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

   • If using egg white, add ½ oz egg white now.

2. Dry shake (if using egg white):

   • Shake all ingredients without ice for 10–15 seconds. This emulsifies the egg white and creates a creamy foam.

3. Shake with ice:

   • Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously again until well chilled (about 15 seconds).

4. Strain and serve:

   • Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice (or neat if preferred).

   • Use a fine mesh strainer if you want a smoother texture.

5. Garnish:

   • Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Tips for the Perfect Whiskey Sour:

• Fresh lemon juice makes all the difference—avoid bottled!

• Use high-quality bourbon for smoother, richer flavor.

• Not a fan of egg white? Skip it—it’s traditional but optional.

• For a fun twist, try infusing your syrup (e.g., honey syrup or ginger syrup).