Sour / Tart · Spirit Forward · Creamy

Whiskey Sour

A rounded whiskey sour balancing lemon and sweetness, often finished with a soft aromatic foam.

Main alcohol
Bourbon
Estimated strength
Moderate
Technique
Shaken
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Rocks Glass
Garnish
None specified
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 piece Egg White
  • 2 drops Angostura Bitters
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Dry shake all ingredients without ice for 15 seconds.
  2. Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds.
  3. Place one large ice cube in the serving glass, then strain the drink into it. Dot bitters on foam and swirl.