Whiskey Sour recipe

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Tangy bourbon classic served on ice in an old-fashioned glass.

Aperitif Court Great classics
Volume 9.1 cl
Alcohol 19.8 %
Calories 1010 kcal
Colour Yellow
Difficulty Medium
Published 10/2026
Prep time 5 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, cane sugar syrup and egg white into a shaker without ice.
  2. Dry shake first to make the egg white foam.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously again.
  4. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Old-fashioned glass

Old-fashioned glass glass Buy

History

The first printed Whiskey Sour recipe appears in Jerry Thomas's bartender's guide published in 1862, though sours were already served to sailors to fight scurvy.

Decoration

Garnish with half an orange slice and a maraschino cherry, plus a few drops of Angostura on the foam.

Variation

Floating 3 cl of red wine on top turns it into a “New York Sour”.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Whiskey Sour called?

The Whiskey Sour cocktail is also known as whiskey sour, whisky sour, bourbon sour, whiskey lemon cocktail.

Which glass should Whiskey Sour be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Old-fashioned glass.

What is the volume of Whiskey Sour?

The volume of the Whiskey Sour cocktail is 9.1 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Whiskey Sour?

The alcohol content of the Whiskey Sour recipe is 19.8%.

How many calories are in Whiskey Sour?

The calories of the Whiskey Sour cocktail are estimated at 1010 calories.

What colour is Whiskey Sour?

The Whiskey Sour cocktail is Yellow in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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