Brazil Nut Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Tart, sweet, and deeply satisfying, a well-made whiskey sour is one of those cocktails that never goes out of style. The balance of bright lemon juice and smooth simple syrup plays beautifully against the warmth of bourbon or rye, making every sip feel like it came from a proper craft bar. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or stress about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast and gives the drink that slightly frothy, perfectly diluted texture that makes it so refreshing. Finish it with a maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel and it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're mixing for a crowd or just unwinding after a long day, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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1 serving
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
- 1 lemon wheel or half-wheel, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- 2
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosty.
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