Cashew Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Few cocktails hit the way a properly made whiskey sour does — tart, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying in a way that feels both classic and effortless. This version keeps things beautifully simple: good bourbon or rye, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup shaken hard over ice until the shaker frosts over in your hand. The result is a bright, balanced drink with just the right amount of citrus bite cutting through the warmth of the whiskey. Since the whole recipe is built on spirits, citrus, and sugar, there's nothing to second-guess when it comes to tree nut concerns — every ingredient is naturally in the clear. A maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on the rim make it look like something a bartender spent years perfecting, even if you pulled it together in under two minutes. Whether you're mixing for a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of drink that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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