Shellfish 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 single time. Bright fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of the bourbon or rye, while simple syrup rounds everything out into something dangerously easy to sip. A hard shake over ice chills the drink down fast and gives it that slightly frothy, silky texture that makes it feel like something you'd order at a proper bar. The optional maraschino cherry and lemon wheel turn it into a genuinely pretty pour without any extra effort. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden seafood derivatives or cross-contact — just clean, honest cocktail-making. Whether you're mixing for a crowd or winding down after a long week, this one comes together in under a minute and tastes like you actually know what you're doing.
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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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