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How to Make a Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail

August 18, 2016 by Greta Brinkley Leave a Comment

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.

How to make a classic Whiskey Sour cocktail

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

How to make a 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.

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.
© Greta B
Cuisine: American

 

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.

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