Caffeine Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
This classic cocktail is all about balance — the bold warmth of bourbon or rye meeting the bright zing of fresh lemon juice, smoothed out by just enough simple syrup. Shaking it hard over ice chills everything down fast and gives the drink that perfectly diluted, silky texture you want in a great sour. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so you get a genuinely satisfying cocktail without any of the jittery side effects that can sneak into certain mixers or flavored spirits. Fresh lemon juice is non-negotiable for the best flavor, and the good news is it takes about thirty seconds to squeeze. A maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on the rim make it look like something you ordered at a proper bar, even if you're just standing in your own kitchen. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a slow Friday night or as a crowd-pleasing pour at a dinner party.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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