Macadamia Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet spot between tart and smooth quite like a whiskey sour, and this classic version delivers every time. Fresh lemon juice is the real star here — it brings a bright, zippy acidity that bottled juice simply can't match, balanced out by just enough simple syrup to round off the edges. The bourbon (or rye, if you prefer a spicier backbone) ties it all together into something that feels both timeless and effortlessly cool. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast and gives the drink that satisfying, slightly frothy texture right out of the shaker. Garnished with a maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of cocktail you'd pay top dollar for at a bar, made right in your own kitchen. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can mix and sip with total confidence.
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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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