Tree Nut Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
A well-made whiskey sour is one of those cocktails that feels both timeless and effortlessly cool, and this version delivers exactly that balance of tart, sweet, and boozy in every sip. Fresh lemon juice is the real star here — it brings a brightness that bottled juice simply can't match, and it keeps the ingredient list clean and straightforward. Simple syrup rounds out the tartness without overpowering the whiskey, letting the spirit's natural caramel and vanilla notes come through. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of shaking, making it just as easy to batch for a dinner party as it is to mix for a quiet evening at home. A maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on the rim give it that classic cocktail-bar finish that makes it feel a little special. Every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-reading or substitution required — just shake, strain, and enjoy.
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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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