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Whiskey Sour
Classic whiskey sour with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a silky egg-white foam top. Shaken ice-cold and served over rocks with a cherry garnish.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 156

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
Step 2
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is foamy and pale.
Step 3
Fill a rocks glass with ice and strain the cocktail over it.
Step 4
Top with a cherry and a thin lemon wheel. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cocktail shaker
- rocks glass
- jigger or shot glass
- strainer
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