Cocktail Recipe

Whiskey Sour

A cocktail recipe to explore alongside your bourbon and food pairing journey.

Whiskey Sour

The Cocktail

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this cocktail at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Lemon wheel, for garnish
  • Maraschino cherry, for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of bourbon, 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill the cocktail.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Pairings

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