Whiskey Sour Recipe

Written By Heather Perdue

Whether you're a seasoned whiskey aficionado or a cocktail connoisseur in the making, the Whiskey Sour is a true classic that never fails to impress.

So dust off your cocktail shaker, sharpen your bar skills, and get ready to shake, stir, and strain your way to cocktail perfection with our irresistible Whiskey Sour recipe…

THE INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 oz Bourbon (because we're not here to mess around) *Johnnie Walker Black Label

  • ¾ oz Lemon Juice (for that tangy punch)

  • ½ oz Simple Syrup (keeping it sweet and simple)

  • ½ oz Egg White (for a touch of frothy magic)

GARNISH:

  • Angostura Bitters

  • Lime twist  

DIRECTIONS:

Start by shaking up a storm – pour your bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white into a shaker and give it a dry shake shake shake for approximately 30 seconds, no ice needed. Then, add in the ice cubes and shake it like you mean it for about 20 seconds until it's colder than your ex's heart. Strain that liquid gold into a glass filled with fresh ice, and now it's time for the pièce de résistance – add 3-4 drops of Angostura bitters to give your drink that extra oomph.

Now take a sip, let out a sigh of satisfaction, and hashtag it with #Whhhhhhhiskey.

Heather Perdue
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