CHEF JOHN'S WHISKEY SOUR

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Day drinking is the best drinking, and if that day happens to be a very sunny, hot day, there's no better cocktail to enjoy than a classic whiskey sour. I'm very excited to show you my favorite formula for this incredibly refreshing, super simple, absolutely delicious drink. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a Luxardo cherry.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
2 fluid ounces 100-proof bourbon whiskey
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 drops orange bitters, or more to taste
1 large egg white
ice cubes as needed

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and water to a simmer in a small pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat, transfer to a bowl, and let syrup cool completely before using, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Pour 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, bitters, and egg white into a large cocktail shaker. Cover with a smaller cocktail shaker, or top, and give the cocktail a "dry shake" without ice, about 30 seconds.
  • Add 3 ice cubes to the mixture, cover, and shake vigorously until the shaker is very cold and the outside is frosty, about 45 seconds. Uncover and strain into a rocks glass containing one large ice cube. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.1 calories, Carbohydrate 103.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 100.9 g

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I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but I really enjoyed this drink.


Samuel Hughes
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This whiskey sour is a great way to impress your friends. It's delicious and it looks very elegant.


Fahad Aijaz
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I made this whiskey sour for my friends and they all loved it. They said it was the best whiskey sour they'd ever had.


dhdh svsb
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This whiskey sour is the perfect drink for a summer party. It's refreshing and it's not too heavy.


Deanna Canady
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.


Yasir ALee
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This whiskey sour is a great way to enjoy whiskey. It's not too strong and it's very flavorful.


Hamxa Khan
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I've made this whiskey sour several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a party or a special occasion.


Numan Naveed
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I made this whiskey sour for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best whiskey sour he's ever had.


Syeda Jawaria
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I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but I really enjoyed this drink. It's very smooth and easy to drink.


Sino Tshemese
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This whiskey sour is the perfect drink to relax with after a long day.


Joana Bega
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I love the smoky flavor that the whiskey adds to this drink.


Krish Maya
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This is my go-to whiskey sour recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Sanjana Sharika
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I made this whiskey sour for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a party.


Santhi Vijayasundara
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This whiskey sour is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. It's also very refreshing.


Dorana Turenne
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I love the addition of the egg white to this recipe. It makes the drink so smooth and creamy.


Hamim Hasan
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This is the best whiskey sour recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Leopold Beckford
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I'm not usually a fan of whiskey sours, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Za'Maria Hsigler
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I made this whiskey sour for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's the perfect drink for any occasion.


Ashley Rice
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This whiskey sour recipe is a keeper! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the drink is so refreshing. I love that it's not too sweet or too sour.