Classic Whiskey Sour
A perfectly balanced cocktail of bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and sweetness, ideal for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- ½ orange wheel (optional garnish)
- A lot of ice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering all needed items: a cocktail shaker, jigger, strainer, and glass.
- Measure and mix by adding 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and 1 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill your shaker halfway with ice to chill and dilute the mixture.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the cocktail is cold and frothy.
- Strain and serve by pouring the mixture over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange wheel if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust sweetness or sourness to your preference by adding more lemon juice or simple syrup as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Whiskey Sour, cocktail, bourbon, classic drink, party recipe
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