Chicken Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Tart, sweet, and just the right amount of boozy, this classic cocktail is one of those drinks that never goes out of style. Fresh lemon juice is the real star here — it brings a bright, zingy backbone that bottled juice simply can't match — while the simple syrup rounds everything out into something perfectly balanced. Bourbon adds warmth and a little caramel depth, though rye works beautifully if you prefer a spicier edge. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast and gives the drink that slightly frothy, silky texture that makes a whiskey sour so satisfying. Strain it over a fresh rocks glass, drop in a cherry and a lemon wheel if you're feeling fancy, and you've got a bar-quality cocktail ready in under two minutes. It's the kind of thing that impresses guests without requiring any real effort — just four ingredients and a shaker.
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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)
Can be omittedmaraschino cherry
- 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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