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Whiskey Sour
Make a Whiskey Sour with bourbon, lemon and simple syrup. Follow exact measures for an egg-free recipe, shaking with ice and adjustable servings.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
Check off each ingredient after adding it to the cocktail.
- Bourbon40% ABV1.52 US fl oz
- Fresh lemon juice0.85 US fl oz
- Simple syrup (1:1)0.68 US fl oz
- Half orange sliceoptional1 piece
- Cocktail cherryoptional1 piece
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving. Shaking time and the capacity of one shaker do not increase with the serving count.
Ice
- Shake with ice cubes; use fresh ice for serving.
- Melting ice dilutes the drink and is not included in measured ingredient volume.
What you need
Jigger · Shaker and strainer
How to make it
Click a step number to mark it as done.
Chill a rocks glass and prepare fresh serving ice.
Measure bourbon, lemon juice and syrup into a shaker.
Add ice, seal and shake vigorously until cold.
Strain over fresh ice. Optionally garnish with orange and a cherry.
Small details, better drinks
- The base recipe contains no egg white.
- Use fresh juice and cooled syrup.
- Replace shaking ice with fresh serving ice.
Good to know
Is egg white required?
No. IBA lists it as optional; this base recipe omits it.
Can I use Scotch?
It makes a variation with a different flavour from the bourbon recipe.
What makes it sour?
Fresh lemon juice, balanced by simple syrup.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
Published: · Updated:
- IBA — Whiskey Sour ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
