Oral Allergy Syndrome Friendly Bourbon Whiskey Sour
For anyone who deals with oral allergy syndrome, sipping on a cocktail shouldn't come with a side of worry. This classic whiskey sour keeps things beautifully simple — just bourbon or rye, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup shaken hard over ice until the shaker frosts over. There are no fruit purees, no herbal infusions, and no raw plant proteins that commonly trigger that telltale tingle, making it a genuinely relaxed choice for a night out at home. The result is bracingly tart, lightly sweet, and deeply satisfying in that way only a well-made sour can be. A maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on the rim make it look like something a bartender spent real time on, even though it comes together in under a minute. Shake it hard, strain it clean, and enjoy every sip without a second thought.
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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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