Whiskey Sour
A Whiskey Sour is tangy and sweet with the perfect balance of flavors if you add in the right ingredients and the correct amounts. It is a classic cocktail that can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces good Canadian rye whisky
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup*
- 2- inch piece of orange peel just the outer skin, not the white part of the peel
Instructions
- Using a potato peeler or sharp knife, peel a 2-inch strip from the outside of an orange.
- Pinch the peel to release the oils and drop into an old-fashioned glass.
- Take a rock glass half-filled with ice.
- Measure out the whisky and pour over the ice.
- Measure out the fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup and pour into the glass.
- Stir gently to mix and enjoy!!
- Alternatively, you can dry shake and pour over ice or add ice and shake too.
Equipment
Notes
*Simple syrup as the name applies is a simple concoction of sugar and water.
To make the simple syrup place 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Allow to cool. You can store the simple syrup in a container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Perfect for all your summer cocktail making!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 347mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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