Best 11 Whiskey Sour Recipe From Scratch Recipes

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Looking for a classic and refreshing cocktail to impress your friends? Look no further than the Whiskey Sour. This timeless libation combines the smoky, robust flavors of whiskey with the sweet and tangy notes of lemon juice and simple syrup, creating a perfectly balanced and flavorful drink. In this article, we'll take you through three different recipes for the Whiskey Sour, each with its own unique twist to cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional whiskey sour, a variation with egg white for a velvety texture, or a smoky mezcal sour, we've got you covered. Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way to cocktail perfection!

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WHISKEY SOURS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup Bourbon, such as Maker's Mark
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes)
2/3 cup sugar syrup (see Cook's Note)
Maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Combine the Bourbon, lemon juice, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and serve it straight up or over ice in a highball glass with a maraschino cherry.

WHISKEY SOUR



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 ounces whiskey (or bourbon, Scotch, Canadian whiskey, or Irish whiskey)
4 ounces sour mix, recipe follows
Crushed ice
1 maraschino cherry
1-ounce lemon juice
1-ounce sugar
2 ounces water

Steps:

  • Combine the whiskey and sour mix in a large old-fashioned glass with ice. Stir, garnish with cherry, and serve.
  • Combine lemon juice and sugar, then dilute with water and stir to dissolve sugar.

FRESH WHISKEY SOURS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 4 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
2/3 cup sugar syrup (see below)
Maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into glasses. Add a maraschino cherry and serve ice cold.
  • Sugar syrup: Put 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Chill thoroughly before using.

CLASSIC WHISKEY SOUR



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pasteurized egg white
6 ounces whiskey
6 ounces lemon juice
4 ounces Simple Syrup, recipe follows
4 high-quality maraschino cherries, such as Luxardo
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the egg white and shake briefly to aerate the whites. Then add the whiskey, lemon juice and Simple Syrup with ice and shake well. Strain into 4 rocks glasses over 1 large ice cube in each glass, garnish with a cherry and serve immediately.
  • Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

EASY HOMEMADE WHISKEY SOUR



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I'm not a fan of store-bought sour mix, so I came up with my own version.

Provided by Hot Mama

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces simple syrup
1 fluid ounce whiskey
1 fluid ounce fresh lemon juice
¼ cup crushed ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Stir simple syrup, whiskey, and lemon juice together in a glass. Stir in ice. Garnish with cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CLASSIC WHISKEY SOUR



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If it's not made from scratch, it ain't a Whiskey Sour. For a cleaner, classier looking drink, strain the lemon juice to remove seeds and pulp.

Provided by JEESH999

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fluid ounce simple syrup
2 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
5 fluid ounces whiskey
ice cubes
3 maraschino cherries for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the simple syrup, lemon juice and whiskey in a shaker. Fill with ice. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosty. Strain into martini glasses and garnish with a maraschino cherry. This can also be served in tumblers full of ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

WHISKEY SOUR



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Dust off that cocktail shaker and mix yourself - or your dinner party guests - a classic whiskey sour. You can make it without egg white, but it won't be as silky

Provided by Alice Lascelles

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

50ml bourbon
35ml lemon juice
12½ml 2:1 sugar syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
½ fresh egg white
ice
50p-sized piece of lemon zest
slice of orange and a cherry on a stick

Steps:

  • Shake all of the ingredients (except for the lemon zest) hard with ice and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Squeeze the lemon zest, shiny side down over the drink so the scented oils spray across the surface. Discard the zest, add the garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein

WHISKEY SOUR



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A whiskey sour is much more balanced than the name suggests. It's actually sweet and tart in equal parts (from simple syrup and lemon juice), and it's arguably one of the most delicious cocktails ever created. The drink, which has been around for centuries, became popular across the United States in the 1800s and early 1900s, in part because it was such a simple formula. Bartenders have tweaked the recipe for decades with different sweeteners, egg whites and other flourishes, but cocktail lovers know that there's nothing better than the classic. Give it a try. -Ariana Phillips Tessier for Food Network Magazine

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 whiskey sour (plus extra simple syrup)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces bourbon
3/4 ounce lemon juice, plus 1 lemon wedge, for garnish
1 cocktail cherry, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the simple syrup: Heat the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Combine the bourbon, lemon juice and 3/4 ounce simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake well, then strain into a glass. Garnish with the lemon wedge and cherry.

THE WHISKEY SOUR



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The whiskey sour is a great way to enjoy a fine whiskey. This simple cocktail recipe is very popular and an inspiration for many other sour drinks.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories     Beverage     Cocktail

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces ​ whiskey
3/4 ounce ​lemon juice (fresh)
1/2 to 3/4 ounce ​simple syrup (to taste)
Garnish: ​​ maraschino cherry or lemon peel

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a chilled sour glass or over fresh ice in an old-fashioned glass.
  • Garnish with a maraschino cherry or lemon peel. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WHISKEY SOUR



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Categories     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Low Sodium     Cocktail     Lemon     Whiskey     House & Garden     Drink

Yield Serves 1.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 or 3 ounces whiskey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 or 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
3 or 4 ice cubes
1 orange or lemon slice or peel
Maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the fruit slice or peel and cherry in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a sour or Delmonico glass and garnish with the fruit and cherry.

WHISKEY SOUR



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Whiskey sour is a classic Southern cocktail.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup superfine sugar
Jack Daniel's to taste, about 1 cup

Steps:

  • Fill a large pitcher 1/2 full with ice. Add orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir to combine. Add Jack Daniel's and mix. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor for a whiskey sour. Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but it will not taste as good.
  • Use a good quality whiskey: The type of whiskey you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your whiskey sour. Choose a whiskey that you enjoy drinking neat.
  • Don't overshake the cocktail: Overshaking the cocktail will dilute it and make it watery. Shake the cocktail just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Serve the cocktail immediately: A whiskey sour is best served immediately after it is made. The ice will melt over time and dilute the cocktail.
  • Garnish the cocktail with a lemon twist or cherry: A lemon twist or cherry adds a nice touch of flavor and color to a whiskey sour.

Conclusion:

The whiskey sour is a classic cocktail that is easy to make and delicious to drink. It is a perfect cocktail for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal party. With its balanced flavors of whiskey, lemon, and sugar, the whiskey sour is a cocktail that everyone will enjoy.

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