SourBalancedRefreshing
Whiskey Sour.
A smooth balance of whiskey, citrus, and sweetness with a silky texture.
Backstory & Character
"A classic sour cocktail dating back to the mid-1800s."
The Method
Technique
Dry Shake
Served In
Rocks Glass / Old Fashioned
Automation-Level
Step by Step
Combine bourbon, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker with egg white (optional but recommended). Dry shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white. Add ice and shake again until well chilled. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cocktail cherry.
Recipe Profile
AlcoholStrength
26.7%ABV
MildMediumStrong
TasteBalance
SourFocus
SourBalancedSweet
40% vol
2
parts
0% vol
1
part
Ice Selection
Large Cube / King CubeGarnish