Whiskey Sour Recipe

Name: Whiskey Sour
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60ml Bourbon or Rye Whiskey; 30ml Fresh Lemon Juice; 20ml Sugar Syrup; 1 Egg White (optional); Ice Cubes; Angostura Bitters for garnish

A perfectly balanced cocktail blending the warmth of whiskey with bright citrus and sweetness, crowned with a silky egg white foam.

Prep: 3 min Total: 5 min Serves: 1 Difficulty: Medium

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Ingredients

60ml Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
30ml Fresh Lemon Juice
20ml Sugar Syrup
1 Egg White (optional)
Ice Cubes
Angostura Bitters for garnish

Instructions

Add whiskey, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white (if using) to a shaker without ice and dry shake for 10 seconds.
Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters on the foam and a lemon wheel.

Pro Tips

The dry shake (without ice) is essential for creating that luxurious foam from the egg white.
Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice — bottled juice tastes flat and artificial.
For a Boston Sour variation, float a splash of red wine on top.

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