Whiskey Sour
A perfectly balanced cocktail combining whiskey with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup — tart, sweet, and smooth.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Whiskey
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 0.5 oz Egg white (optional)
- lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
- cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with spiced grilled chicken, BBQ ribs, or Asian-inspired dishes like kung pao shrimp to balance the citrus tartness and smooth whiskey base.
Instructions
1
Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker
2
Dry shake (without ice) for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white
3
Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
4
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
5
Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry
Tips
The egg white creates a silky foam but can be omitted Dry shaking first gives the best foam texture Use a cherry that's worth eating — Luxardo or Amarena, not neon red