Recipe By Joe Gitter
Published on April 13, 2026
A whiskey sour is one of the simpler shaken cocktails, and the key to perfect balance is in the details.
Time
5 minYield
Makes 1 cocktailWhy This Recipe Works
At its simplest, a whiskey sour is whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar, shaken with ice. We think an egg white, a traditional addition that has gone in and out of style over the years, elevates a whiskey sour from good to great. It adds rich, silky body and frothiness while mellowing the dark spirit. You can garnish with old-fashioned aromatic bitters if desired.
Ingredients
2 ounces rye
1 ounce egg white
¾ ounce simple syrup
½ ounce lemon juice
Cocktail cherries for garnishing
Instructions
Cook along with these step-by-step instructions
- Add rye, egg white, simple syrup, and lemon juice to cocktail shaker and vigorously shake until mixture is foamy, about 45 seconds.
- Fill shaker with ice, then shake mixture until fully combined and well chilled, about 15 seconds. Double-strain cocktail into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with cherries and serve.Recipe TipUse aged rum instead of rye for a Rum Sour or reposado tequila for a Tequila Sour.
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