Whiskey Sour Recipe
Bourbon, lemon and sugar, optionally with egg white for a silky foam. Tart and rounded.
- Category: The Unforgettables
- Glass: Old fashioned glass
- ABV: 20%
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Bourbon45 ml
- Fresh lemon juice25 ml
- Simple syrup15 ml
- Egg white (optional)1 piece
How to Make It
- Add all ingredients to a shaker.
- If using egg white, dry-shake without ice first.
- Add ice and shake again until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with lemon and a cherry.
Garnish
Lemon slice and cherry
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