Whiskey Sour
By Joe GitterPublished on September 2, 2025
Time
5 minutes
Yield
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients
Before You Begin
We prefer the spiciness of rye, but Bourbon, scotch, or Irish whiskey all work. If using one of those, decrease the simple syrup to 1/2 ounce. Use aged rum instead of rye for a Rum Sour or reposado tequila for a Tequila Sour. You can garnish with old-fashioned aromatic bitters if desired.
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces rye, 1 ounce egg white, ¾ ounce simple syrup, and ½ ounce lemon juice to a 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.
Time
5 minutesYield
Makes 1 cocktailIngredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
Why This Recipe Works
At its simplest, a whiskey sour is whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar, shaken with ice. We found that adding an egg white, a traditional inclusion that has gone in and out of style over the years, elevates the cocktail from good to great. It adds rich, silky body and frothiness while mellowing the dark spirit.
Before You Begin
We prefer the spiciness of rye, but Bourbon, scotch, or Irish whiskey all work. If using one of those, decrease the simple syrup to 1/2 ounce. Use aged rum instead of rye for a Rum Sour or reposado tequila for a Tequila Sour. You can garnish with old-fashioned aromatic bitters if desired.
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces rye, 1 ounce egg white, ¾ ounce simple syrup, and ½ ounce lemon juice to a 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.
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