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Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail
Make a whiskey sour that actually tastes right. Fresh lemon juice, perfect ratios, and simple technique give you a balanced cocktail in just 5 minutes.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 227kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail Picks for garnishes
- Saucepan optional: if making simple syrup
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Maraschino cherry for serving
- ½ orange wheel optional garnish
- Lot of Ice
Instructions
- Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
- Strain cocktail through a fine mesh strainer or a slotted spoon into an old-fashioned or rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with orange wheel and cherry.
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Notes
Substitutions:
- Substitute rye whiskey for a drier, spicier profile.
- Bottled lemon juice may be used if necessary, though fresh juice provides better flavor.
- Honey syrup or maple syrup can replace simple syrup for a different sweetness and depth.
- Serve immediately while well chilled.
- Pair with salty snacks, grilled meats, or fried appetizers.
- Best prepared fresh and served immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.