Whiskey Sour

Name: Whiskey Sour
Ingredients: 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey; 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (Adjust to taste); 1/2 oz Egg White (Optional; adds a rich, frothy texture); 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters (Garnish on top of foam)

A quintessential classic that perfectly balances the rich, woody notes of bourbon with tart citrus and a touch of sweetness. The optional egg white adds a luxurious, silken texture and a beautiful frothy head that carries the aromatic bitters.

Base

whiskey

Difficulty

Easy

Glass

rocks

Strength

medium

Ingredients

2 ozBourbon or Rye Whiskey
0.75 ozFresh Lemon Juice
0.5 ozSimple Syrup(Adjust to taste)
1/2 ozEgg White(Optional; adds a rich, frothy texture)
2-3 dashesAngostura Bitters(Garnish on top of foam)

Garnish: Maraschino cherry and an orange half-wheel

Instructions

1Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker.
2Dry shake (without ice) for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3Add ice and shake again vigorously until well-chilled.
4Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5Top with dashes of bitters and garnish.