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Whiskey Sour

Name: Whiskey Sour
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 2 oz (60 ml) Bourbon; 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Fresh lemon juice; 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Simple syrup (1:1)

Bright, tart and a little sweet. Three ingredients and a hard shake.

Glass: Rocks glass
Tools: Cocktail shaker (or a jar with a tight lid), Jigger, Strainer
Garnish: Lemon wheel or a cocktail cherry

Ingredients

2 oz (60 ml) Bourbon
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Simple syrup (1:1)

Steps

Add bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.

Optional: add one egg white and shake without ice first for a foamy top. Raw egg isn't for everyone; skip it if you're unsure.

Make it a mocktail: Tea Sour

Swap the bourbon for 2 oz (60 ml) strong-brewed, cooled black tea. Same lemon and syrup, same hard shake.

Batch for two

For two: 4 oz (120 ml) bourbon, 1.5 oz (45 ml) lemon, 1.5 oz (45 ml) syrup. One big shake, split between two glasses.

Pair it with an at-home date

Goo Goo + Tennessee whiskey pairing

Already have the bourbon out for the Goo Goo pairing? Make one sour each before the tasting.

Pair Nashville's candy with Nashville's whiskey. One small pour, one cluster, rate each pairing. Approx. ~$30 Goo Goo gift set + a bottle you like (~$35–60). Where to get it →