Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumWhiskey sour glass
Cocktail guide
Bourbon Sour
Bourbon Sour combines Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Orange in a ordinary drink served in a whiskey sour glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for cozy night in.
Quick fact
Bourbon Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar.
- 2Shake well.
- 3Strain into a whiskey sour glass, garnish with the orange slice and cherry.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice and Orange.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Bourbon Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a whiskey sour glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Bourbon Sour sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice and Orange.
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