Spring Hill Ranch's Classic Whiskey Sour
By
Wiley P
@WileyP
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At its most simple, the modern whiskey sour is simply whiskey, lemon or lime juice (or a combination of the two) and sugar. While there are a number of embellishments modern bartenders might add, the classic whiskey sour remains an iconic cocktail and one worth celebrating today
Ingredients
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2 ozbourbon whiskey
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1 ozlemon juice
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2 tsppowdered (confectioners') sugar or 1/2 ounce simple syrup
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dash(es)egg white (optional to give the cocktail a little frothiness)
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1lemon slice or wedge for garnish
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1maraschino cherry for garnish
How to Make Spring Hill Ranch's Classic Whiskey Sour
- In a cocktail shaker shake the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar. Add the egg white (if using)and ice and shake until the drink is frothy and well chilled. Strain the drink into a sour glass (for the classic "straight up" version) or pour the drink and ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with lemon and a cherry.