MSG Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Tart, sweet, and bracingly refreshing, this classic whiskey sour is the kind of cocktail that makes you feel like you actually know what you're doing behind a bar. Fresh lemon juice and a simple homemade syrup do all the heavy lifting here, which means you're working with clean, straightforward ingredients from start to finish. That matters more than you might think — plenty of premixed sour mixes and flavored syrups sneak in additives that can be hard to track down on a label. With this recipe, every ingredient is exactly what it says it is: whiskey, citrus, and sugar. A vigorous shake over ice gets everything perfectly chilled and slightly diluted in all the right ways, giving you that smooth, balanced sip that's hard to beat. Finish it with a cherry and a lemon wheel if you want to feel a little fancy, or skip the garnish and just drink it — either way, it's a winner.
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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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