The Proper Way to Make a Whiskey Sour Cocktail

A simple, elegant, and satisfying glass of Whiskey Sour cocktail can refresh any day. A day full of smiles or dismay will easily be complete with the sweet sensation of bourbon and the citrus taste of lemon - which, when mixed, can create something more than you can imagine!

Here's a recipe guide for you to follow in gaining a relaxing experience with the classic whiskey sour mix.

1. 0.5 oz Egg White
2. 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
3. 1 tsp Superfine Sugar
4. 2 oz. Bourbon
5. 5 dashes of Angostura Bitters
6. Maraschino Cherry for garnish

Bar Tools Needed to make this cocktail:

1. Cocktail Shaker
2. Coupe Glass
3. Jigger
4. Cocktail Picks
5. Strainer

Alternative tools you can use:

1. Tumbler
2. Rocks Glass
3. Shot Glass (standard shot glass size is 1.5 oz)
4. Tooth Picks
5. Kitchen Strainer

If you don't own any bar tools yet, we suggest that you should start investing in them. Especially if you're eager to make your own cocktails at home. To help you decide, we have listed the best cocktail shaker sets to choose from.

You need to separate first the egg white from the yolk and add it to the cocktail shaker.

You can purchase an egg separator to make it easier.

TIP: You can make fine sugar by using a strainer or use a food processor to grind it.

Skew the maraschino cherry using the cocktail pick.

The whiskey sour is a classic drink, easy to prepare, and the ingredients are just lying on your countertops, but the taste that it gives you, the satisfaction of every sip, is more than what you can get from a simple, laid-back drink.

The History

The first appearance of Whiskey Sour was in 1862, in Jerry Thomas's "How to Mix Drinks." From three basic ingredients- sweet, sour, and spirit- evolved into a lot of forms, becoming known for its simplicity and serene taste.

The Rise in Fame

Over the years, the Whiskey Sour cocktail has been impressing more people worldwide because of its satisfying taste. In over 15 years, in Ireland, Australia, and the US, this drink has been climbing on its way up, making a lot of people know about it and enjoy every single drop of it. In the US, Whiskey Sour made its way to the city that never sleeps, New York. Don't forget that it also makes its name known in California, Illinois, Virginia, and Texas.

Recipe Variations

We have featured 5 Must-Try Whiskey Sour variations, making the original recipe more exciting and compatible with your palette. Here three of the best Whiskey Sour recipe variations you can try and enjoy for yourself.

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