Decadent Whiskey Sour

Decadent Whiskey Sour

15 mins
easy
1 servings

A refreshing and sophisticated whiskey sour, perfect for a summer evening. This easy-to-make cocktail is a crowd-pleaser.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Rocks glass

Ingredients

  • 60.00 mlBourbon Whiskey(Use a high-quality bourbon for best flavor.)
  • 45.00 mlFresh Lemon Juice(Freshly squeezed is best.)
  • 45.00 mlSimple Syrup(Adjust sweetness to taste.)
  • 0.50 pieceOrange Wheel(For garnish.)
  • 1.00 pieceMaraschino Cherry(For garnish.)

Instructions

1

In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

2

Add ice to the shaker.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Garnish with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Stir gently before serving.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Enjoy immediately!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the bourbon with sparkling water or club soda.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Add a splash of grenadine for a deeper color.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Experiment with different fruit garnishes for variation.

Estimated time: 1 minutes