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A whisky sour cocktail in a stemmed glass on a marble coaster. The drink is light amber with a frothy top layer. Garnished with a cherry and two lemon wedges on a skewer. The background is a textured, light-colored surface.

Whiskey Sour

Elien Lewis
The Whiskey Sour is a classic cocktail that’s smooth, tart, and just the right amount of sweet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Servings 1
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 oz whiskey bourbon or rye
  • 1 oz lemon juice fresh
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • 1 large egg white optional
  • Ice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters optional
  • cocktail cherry and and orange or lemon slice for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Dry shake (without ice) all ingredients in a cocktail shaker for 10 seconds to create foam.
  • Add ice and shake again vigorously for another 10-15 seconds.
  • Strain into a coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice.
  • Optional garnish: Add a few drops of Angostura bitters on top and swirl with a toothpick.
  • Garnish with a cocktail cherry and lemon or orange slice.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 2mgSugar: 10g
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