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Whiskey Sour

The teaching whiskey

Glass Old-fashioned
Method Shaken
Garnish orange slice and maraschino cherry

The template for all sours — bourbon's warmth, lemon's bite, and simple syrup's balance. Add egg white for a silky foam cap that elevates a straightforward recipe into something special.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 Egg White optional

Method

If using egg white, add all ingredients to a shaker without ice and dry shake vigorously. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled. Strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.