Dairy Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
A well-made whiskey sour is one of those cocktails that feels both classic and effortlessly cool, and this version delivers exactly that balance of boozy warmth and bright citrus tang. The beauty here is that the whole thing is naturally free of any dairy — no cream, no butter-washed spirits, just bourbon or rye, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That squeeze of real lemon juice is what separates a great whiskey sour from a mediocre one, so don't reach for the bottled stuff. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast and gives the drink that slightly frothy, silky texture without needing any added richness. 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 cocktail that looks like it came from a proper bar. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a Friday night wind-down or a crowd-pleasing pour at a dinner party.
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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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