Ingredients
The perfect whiskey sour requires just four golden ingredients: whiskey; sour mix (usually fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water); an egg white; and ice cubes. Striking the right balance is key, but with the right proportions, you can create a dynamite drink!
Shake and Serve
It’s time to combine these beautiful ingredients for a show-stopping drink. Pour the whiskey, sour mix, egg white and ice cubes into a shaker and shake with vigor until the mix is freezing cold. If you want to sweeten the deal, add a splash of simple syrup. Finally, pour into your favorite rocks glass and garnish with a wedge of lemon or a cherry, and you’ve got a customized whiskey sour!
Variations
Using a variation on the classic whiskey sour is a great way to impress your friends. American whiskey sours replace the whiskey with bourbon, and add a sugar rim to the cocktail glass. Another variation to consider is the Ward 8, which adds just a dash of orange juice and a maraschino cherry. You can also think outside the rocks glass: try blending it into a slushie or serving it with beer and club soda as a shanty.
How to Enjoy
The best way to savor a whiskey sour is at the end of a long day as a reward for hard work and dedication. So kick back, pour yourself one, and toast yourself in appreciation. Enjoy the smooth whiskey mixed with the sweet and sour infusions and take a delicious mental vacation. Let the drink take you away and add a little sparkle to your day.
Make it Yours
There’s no wrong way to make a whiskey sour; make it your own by mixing up the proportions and adding a twist. Don’t be scared of experimentation, and make sure to have plenty of ice cubes on hand. Whether it’s adding a splash of cola or some fresh mint, you can have fun and find a recipe perfect for you. Make it light and sweet, or dark and smoky. Whatever you do, make it something you can be proud of.
