The Classic Whiskey Sour Recipe

whiskey sour recipe

A Whiskey Sour is a combination of sweet and sour. This 19th-century classic is simple to make, so toss out the pre-made sour mix!

What’s in a Whiskey Sour?

Whiskey, lemon juice, and agave are used in this recipe. 

Whiskey: This cocktail can be made with either whiskey or bourbon. Bourbon is a type of whiskey, but unlike other whiskeys, it is distilled with at least 51 percent corn. This gives it a sweeter flavor, so if you use it, reduce the citrus and sweetener to compensate.

Lemon Juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Never use store-bought lemon juice. 

Agave: I will almost always recommend agave over simple syrup because it adds a depth of flavor that plain sugar does not. Furthermore, I would choose raw blue agave over light agave. However, because simple syrup is less concentrated than agave, double the amount if using it. 

whiskey sour

Whisky Sour

This simple recipe calls for whiskey, lemon juice and agave (you could substitute twice as much simple syrup in place of the agave). You can use either whiskey or bourbon whiskey to make this cocktail. You don't have to be a whiskey lover to enjoy this drink.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces whiskey
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce agave (or one tablespoon) Double the amount if using simple syrup
  • orange slice
  • maraschino cherry

Instructions
 

  • Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and agave in your cocktail shaker and stir it before adding ice.
  • Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, cover and shake 20 to 30 times or until the shaker feels very cold.
  • Add ice to your rocks glass and strain your cocktail into the glass.
  • Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
  • Cheers!
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