Whiskey Sour

Bourbon, lemon and syrup form a straightforward shaken sour with a clean citrus edge. This egg-free interpretation keeps the IBA’s liquid proportions and is served over fresh ice for a gradually softening finish.

Whiskey Sour served in a rocks glass with half an orange slice and a cocktail cherry against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Bourbon whiskey
  • 25 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 20 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 0.5 piece Orange slice or wedge, for garnish
  • 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill a rocks glass and measure the ingredients.
  2. Add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
  4. Strain into the chilled rocks over fresh ice.
  5. Finish with half an orange slice and a cocktail cherry and serve promptly.