BourbonAngostura bittersSugar syrupLemon juiceQuail egg white
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Whisky Sour

Made with bourbon whiskey and Angostura bitters, served in a rocks glass. An official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association (Unforgettables).

Ingredients for one drink
50 ml / 1 3/4 ozBourbon
1 mlAngostura bitters
15 ml / 1/2 ozSugar syrup
30 ml / 1 ozLemon juice
25 ml / 3/4 ozQuail egg white
5 gMaraschino cherry
320 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Add bourbon, egg white, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and bitters to a shaker.
  2. Dry shake without ice to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again.
  4. Strain into a chilled rocks glass.
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

About the Whisky Sour

The Whisky Sour is a sour cocktail with a bourbon base, featuring a balance of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors. Its creamy texture comes from the egg white, while the maraschino cherry adds a fruity finish.

Whisky Sour
Photo: Ralf Roletschek,CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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