The classic Whisky Sour cocktail makes the perfect antidote to hot summer days; it can be easily made and enjoyed at home.The Whiskey sour cocktail is an old classic, with the oldest mention of a whiskey sour published in the Wisconsin newspaper, Waukesha Plain Dealer, in 1870.The traditional garnish is half an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Equipment
- Lowball glass
Ingredients
- 50 ml whiskey (Such as Jim Beam Double Oak)
- 25 ml lemon juice
- 25 ml gomme syrup
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 egg
- 1 orance slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Add gomme syrup and lemon juice to a Boston shaker.
- Add the whiskey, 2 dashes of angostura bitters and egg white.
- Shake over ice.
- Pour over cubed ice and garnish with the cherry and orange slice.
Notes
units: 2
FAQ
What makes a Whiskey Sour cocktail sour?
Sours are traditionally mixed drinks that comprise a liqueur, lemon or lime juice and a sweetener such as simple syrup.
What are some popular sour cocktails?
The Amaretto Sour, Pisco Sour, and New York Sour are all popular drinks in the sour cocktail family.
