How to Make a Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail

We love a good cocktail or a nice glass of wine around here. And while we enjoy a new concoction, there are so many great classic cocktails that seem to be getting left behind. With the resurgence of whiskey and bourbon, a classic Whiskey Sour is a great cocktail for everyone, men and women alike.

Most modern cocktails are interpretations or twists on the classics  Learning the classic cocktails provides a great base from which to expand your mixology repertoire.

Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail

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Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Classic cocktails are great building bases. A classic Whiskey Sour is a great beverage for men and women that most people love.

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Ingredients

• 1.3 oz. George Dickel No.12 Whisky
• 1.5 oz. lemon juice
• 0.75 oz. simple syrup
• Ice
• Lemon wedge or cherry for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into a shaker. with ice. Shake well.
2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge or a cherry and serve.

See how easy it is to make a classic Whiskey Sour cocktail? A couple of tips – because the drink is so simple, you really need to use a whiskey that you enjoy drinking. Make sure that your lemon juice is good quality, too.  This is one of the times that fresh lemon juice really makes a difference, and you can adjust the sweetness with more or less simple syrup.