Pork Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet spot between tart and smooth quite like a whiskey sour, and this one is a textbook example of why the classic endures. Fresh lemon juice does all the heavy lifting on the citrus side, while simple syrup keeps things balanced without tipping into cloying territory. A good bourbon or rye brings warmth and depth that no mixer shortcut can replicate. The technique matters here — shaking hard for a full 15 to 20 seconds chills the drink properly and gives it that slightly frothy, silky texture when strained over fresh ice. A maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a bar, but you made it at home in under two minutes. Every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of pork-derived additives, so there's nothing to second-guess — just a clean, honest cocktail built from whiskey, citrus, and sugar.
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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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