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Classic Whiskey Sour
The classic whiskey sour cocktail recipe is a simple combination of bourbon, sugar, and lemon juice—one of the most important developments in mixed drinks.
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3 min🔥 Cook: 3 min👤 Al Sotack📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
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Add 2 oz. whiskey, ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice, and ¾ oz. simple syrup (1:1) to a cocktail shaker. If using 1 egg white, add to tin and seal. Shake without ice for ⏱️ 5 seconds to emulsify egg white. Add ice and shake vigorously for ⏱️ 15 seconds. Strain with a Hawthorne strainer into a rocks glass with fresh ice or a coupe (no ice). Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry. *Raw egg is not recommended for infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems…or people who don’t like raw eggs.
. whiskey (such as Buffalo Trace Bourbon)2 ozegg white (optional)1Orange slice and maraschino cherry (for serving)
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