Whiskey Sour

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Serves 1

This whiskey sour recipe is one of our favorite classic cocktails! I'm not usually a whiskey drinker, and I still love its sweet and tart flavor. Add the egg white to give it a foamy top and thicker texture, or skip it for a lighter, brighter drink. Both ways are delicious!

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup
½ ounce egg white, optional
Ice
Angostura bitters, for garnish
Orange slice, for garnish
Maraschino cherry, for garnish

Instructions

Place the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, if using, in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds to incorporate the egg white, then add ice and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with 3 to 4 drops of Angostura bitters, an orange slice, and maraschino cherry and serve.

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