Mustard Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Few cocktails hit the spot quite like a well-made whiskey sour — 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, bright 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 perfectly balanced drink that's crisp, citrusy, and smooth without any of the artificial sourness you get from pre-made mixes. A maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on top make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a bar. Cocktails can sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients through flavored spirits or commercial sour mixes, but every element here is straightforward and easy to verify. Shake it up, strain it over fresh ice, and enjoy it immediately while it's still cold and lively.
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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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