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Whisky Sour cocktail garnished with orange slice and cocktail cherry
Perfectly balanced Whisky Sour with a silky foam and fresh citrus garnish.

Classic whisky sour

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The king of the sour family, where the 'trinity' prevails: the balance of strong spirit, sour citrus, and sweet sugar. During shaking, the ice not only cools but also dilutes the drink, which is essential for the flavours to meld and to tame the harshness of the whisky. A well-made Sour has a silky texture and is refreshing.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 165 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Shaker (Cobbler or Boston)
  • Strainer (Hawthorne or fine strainer)
  • Y-peeler (for garnish)
  • Rocks glass (Lowball)

Instructions

1 ✓

Squeeze the lemon fresh and strain to remove seeds or pulp.

Tip: The acidity of the lemon counterbalances the sweetness and 'fire' of the alcohol.
2 ✓

Fill the shaker 3/4 full with ice.

Tip: Use fresh, hard ice. Wet, melting ice waters down the cocktail too quickly.
3 ✓

Pour the whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar syrup over the ice.

Tip: Precise measurement is key to balance. Even pros use a jigger.
4 ✓

Close the shaker and shake very vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker wall frosts over.

Tip: The kinetic energy of shaking introduces tiny air bubbles into the drink (aeration), making the mouthfeel creamier and lighter.
5 ✓

Strain the drink into a glass filled with ice.

Tip: Pour onto fresh ice, not the ice you shook with, as that is already fractured and would melt quickly.
6 ✓

Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

Tip: The essential oils from the orange peel hit your nose whilst drinking, intensifying the flavour experience.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Avoid it! Bottled juice is pasteurised and oxidised, lacking the fresh essential oils that get into the juice from the peel when squeezed.
Why use syrup instead of sugar?
Granulated sugar doesn't dissolve properly in cold alcohol and leaves the drink gritty. Syrup mixes immediately.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 25 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 15 ml Sugar syrup (1:1 sugar and water)
  • 1 serving Ice cubes (plenty, for shaking)
  • 1 slice Orange peel or slice (garnish)
  • 1 pc Cocktail cherry