Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe

This classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail recipe is simply the best whiskey sour recipe you will find. Making your own whiskey sour from scratch is easy to do with these step-by-step instructions. The next time you want to impress family and friends with a classic cocktail, mix up a one (or a batch) of this fabulous adult libation!

Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe

Way back when the drinking age in the United States was 18 years of age. And, way back then, in my misspent youth, I preferred two cocktails above all others: a Midori Sour, and a Whiskey Sour. The classic Whiskey Sour cocktail is simply a phenomenal drink. It is a little bit sweet, a little bit tart – the perfect mix! So, I thought I’d share an old Whiskey Sour recipe.

The Whiskey Sour Cocktail is an old-fashioned cocktail beverage made up of bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a raw egg that dates back to the 19th century – the 1870s to be exact – when a recipe published in the Waukesha (Wisconsin) Plain Dealer newspaper in 1870. I have no idea who was first credited with concocting this delicious beverage, but I would like to thank them!

Tips and variations for making this whiskey sour cocktail:

● The raw egg white can gross some people out (or at least make people a bit squeamish). I get that. It actually “makes” this drink, but it is still a pretty darned good whiskey sour recipe even if you decide to make it without the raw egg white.

● Do not use a sour mix to make a whiskey sour. Ick. And, it is unnecessary since making your own “sour” is so easy to do.

● If you do not know how to rim a cocktail glass, click here for instructions. I listed lemon for the wet in this cocktail (again for sweet and tart), but you can rim with whiskey or simple syrup if you prefer.

Whiskey Sour Cocktail Ingredients:

● 1 tsp Sugar (for rimming)
● 1 Maraschino Cherry
● 1 Raw Egg White
● 1 oz Simple Syrup
● 3 oz Bourbon Whiskey
● 2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
● Ice

Whiskey Sour Cocktail Mise en Place:

● Small Plate (to hold the rimming sugar)
● Cocktail Glass
● Jigger
● Cocktail Shaker
● Cocktail Strainer

Whiskey Sour Cocktail Directions:

● Rim a whiskey (or cocktail) glass with lemon for the wet, sugar for the dry (if desired).

● Place a maraschino cherry at the bottom of the glass. Set aside.

● In a cocktail shaker, shake the raw egg white thoroughly (20-30 times).
● Add the simple syrup, whiskey, and lemon juice to the cocktail shaker; shake until well combined.

● Fill the shaker halfway with ice; shake thoroughly.

● Allow the shaker to sit 2-3 minutes before pouring. This will allow the ice to melt into the drink a bit.

● Strain into your prepared cocktail glass.

● Garnish and serve.

Yield: 2

Whiskey Sour Recipe

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This classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail recipe is simply the best whiskey sour recipe you will find. Making your own whiskey sour from scratch is easy to do with these step-by-step instructions. The next time you want to impress family and friends with a classic cocktail, mix up a one (or a batch) of this fabulous adult libation!

Prep Time 3 minutes

Additional Time 2 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Sugar (for rimming)
• 1 Maraschino Cherry
• 1 Raw Egg White
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 oz Bourbon Whiskey
• 2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• Ice

Instructions

1. Rim a whiskey (or cocktail) glass with lemon for the wet, and sugar for the dry (if desired)
2. Place a maraschino cherry at the bottom of the glass.
3. In a cocktail shaker, thoroughly shake the raw egg white (20-30 times).
4. Add the simple syrup, whiskey, and lemon juice to the cocktail shaker; shake until well combined.
5. Fill the shaker halfway with ice; shake thoroughly.
6. Allow the shaker to sit for 2-3 minutes before pouring. This will allow the ice to melt into the drink a bit.
7. Strain into your prepared cocktail glass.
8. Garnish and serve.
   

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0

Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.

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As always, drink responsibly, and please don’t drink and drive.

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