Whiskey Sour

4.60 from 5 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic, cocktail, rye whiskey, whiskey sour

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

1 X 2 oz Heavy Shot Glass with Line
Ignite Lifestyle Cocktail Shaker Set - Easy to Clean 24oz Martini Shaker, Recipe Book, Muddler, Mixing Spoon, Measuring Jigger, 2 Liquor Pourers - Drink Shaker For Bartending/Home Bars - Bartender Kit
Libbey Heavy Base Rocks Cocktail Glasses, Set of 12

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.

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!

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