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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
Whiskey Sour
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.

  2. Step 2

    Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is foamy and pale.

  3. Step 3

    Fill a rocks glass with ice and strain the cocktail over it.

  4. 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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