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Lidey Heuck
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Whiskey Sour
Updated April 17, 2024
- Total Time
- 10 minutes
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:1 drink
- 2ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- ¾ounce lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- ¾ounce simple syrup
- 1egg white (optional)
- Ice
- Orange slice and/or maraschino cherry, for serving (optional)
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
141 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 0 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup. If using egg white, add to the shaker, cover and shake for 10 seconds to combine.
- Step 2
If not using egg white, or after shaking the egg white, add ice, cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is chilled, 10 to 15 seconds. If using egg white, strain into a chilled coupe. If not, strain over fresh ice into a rocks or old-fashioned glass. Serve with an orange slice and maraschino cherry, if desired.
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Cooking Notes
Kat M.
An orange slice and maraschino cherry should never be considered "optional." That's plain heresy. Or maybe it's blasphemy. Or both? Live large: get your hands on Luxardo" brand maraschinos, made in Italy. Deeply cherry flavor, luxuriously smooth and dense texture, and a test of discipline not to sneak an extra or two.
Lynn
My dad’s recipe from WWIi: 2 oz bourbon or Canadian whiskey. I small can frozen lemonade. I large can frozen orange juice. Ice, angostura bitters. Maraschino Cherry. Orange slices for the glasses The ingredients, I believe, reflected wartime items that were cheap and easily purchased. I just remember them being everyone’s favorite at family gatherings.
DD Burlin
Honey is a great option instead of simple syrup, just remember to stir it in before adding any ice so its doesn't form into a hard glob.
Marielle
When I was bartending in New Orleans, we sweetened our house old fashioned with Steen's cane syrup. It adds just a hint of depth and bitterness, and tinges the drink with a beautiful darkness.
KPD
Many people may have their grandmother’s recipe for cookies or cake. We have our grandmother’s recipe for whiskey sours: one part lemon juice, one part orange juice,two parts whiskey, add sugar to taste. It is considered sacrilege to use anything but fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice. These are to be served after mass on Sunday with grandparents and parents participating. They may also be served going to Giant,s football games on Sunday’s. Ever served at night.
Doug
2 ounces Bourbon or rye, one half lime and one half lemon, one half cane sugar cube melted, stir and add large cube of ice.
Lindsay
With or without egg whites is a handy choice especially if you don’t have eggs
JS Persinger
I second the Luxardo cherry suggestion. Makes a world of difference, used here in Holland, Michigan in a “Michigan Mule” as well!
Nathaniel
If using egg white, dry shake first, then add ice and shake again. Nothing worse than a poorly mixed egg white cocktail. Definitely add a dash or two of angostura to garnish the top of the cocktail like a latte in the egg white version as well. A pinch of salt also goes a long way.
Richard
And if you DO have an egg, it's still optional.
Eric
Maple syrup works in place of simple syrup and is easy to mix in.
CS
Aquafaba is great alternative to egg white
Martin S
Nice. Needs a little more sugar/syrup (or maybe my homemade syrup was less sweet?). Egg white, in my humble opinion, is not optional.
DH
We always use the orange slice and the Luxardo cherries. Makes a world of difference. Cheers!
BLD
I garnish with orange peel only. Consistent rave reviews.
Anta
…and for a Canadian version, use Canadian Rye, fresh lemon juice and maple syrup
Josh
In Vermont, we use local maple syrup instead of simple syrup for a Maple Whiskey Sour. It's REALLY good.
ZGBNM
Made with equal parts lemon and orange juice (3/4 oz). Included egg white. Perfect recipe.
Jane
Why the egg?
CMW
What do folks think about adding a dash of anise-flavored spirit or liqueur (there are many: Pernod, absinthe, etc)? I love the combination of lemon and anise together.
Alex and Catherine
Substitute 3/4 oz. aquafaba for egg white. This is simply the juice from a can of chickpeas. Equally frothy and easier. Sounds weird for the non-vegan set (I am not a vegan!) but we’ve been doing it this way for years.
Matt B
Do not omit the egg white. I thought it was nuts too. But also then saw a couple folks do it on YouTube. So I tried it, this same basic recipe. Was the best whiskey sour I ever had.
Kayandallie
I don't generally drink cocktails and never make them and so followed the directions minus the egg white. Perfectly balanced and delicious, imo.
Scott
A simple and refreshing cocktail.
KPD
Many people may have their grandmother’s recipe for cookies or cake. We have our grandmother’s recipe for whiskey sours: one part lemon juice, one part orange juice,two parts whiskey, add sugar to taste. It is considered sacrilege to use anything but fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice. These are to be served after mass on Sunday with grandparents and parents participating. They may also be served going to Giant,s football games on Sunday’s. Ever served at night.
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