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Whiskey Sour

Served in a tumbler · ~205 cal

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Whiskey Sour

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
  • 30 ml Lemon juice
  • 15 ml Sugar syrup
  • 1 piece Egg white
  • Garnish Angostura bitters drops, cherry

Preparation

  1. Dry shake all ingredients without ice.
  2. Shake again with ice.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  4. Garnish with angostura bitters drops, cherry.

Origin Story

The Whiskey Sour dates back to the 1860s and is one of the earliest known cocktails, with its recipe appearing in Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, 'The Bartender's Guide.' It has since become a classic, enjoyed for its balance of flavors.

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Seen in

  • The Philadelphia Story 1940

    Whiskey Sours are mixed and consumed during the memorable party scenes.

  • In a Lonely Place 1950

    Humphrey Bogart's screenwriter character drinks Whiskey Sours at his local bar.

  • The Lost Weekend 1945

    Ray Milland's alcoholic writer orders Whiskey Sours in Billy Wilder's harrowing drama.