Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey Sour combines Blended Whiskey, Lemon, Powdered Sugar, Cherry in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for cozy night in.
Quick tags
IBAClassicAlcoholicContemporaryClassic
Quick fact
A whiskey sour is a mixed drink or shot containing whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup, and traditionally garnished with a cherry or sometimes a lemon wedge. It is a blend of sour, bitter, and sweet flavors.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Shake with ice.
- 2Strain into chilled glass, garnish and serve.
- 3If served 'On the rocks', strain ingredients into old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon and Cherry.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Whiskey Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Blended Whiskey, Lemon, Powdered Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Blended Whiskey, Lemon, Powdered Sugar. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Whiskey Sour is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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A whiskey sour is a mixed drink or shot containing whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup, and traditionally garnished with a cherry or sometimes a lemon wedge. It is a blend of sour, bitter, and sweet flavors.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Unforgettables
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon and Cherry.
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Whiskey sour
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