Whiskey Sour

Name: Whiskey Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon whiskey; 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice; 1/2 oz simple syrup; 1 white egg white (optional, for foam); as needed ice cubes; 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish); 1 lemon slice (for garnish)

A timeless American cocktail that balances bourbon with fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness. Adding an egg white creates a silky foam that elevates every sip.

5 minEasyServes 1175 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz bourbon whiskey
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
1 white egg white (optional, for foam)
as needed ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)
1 lemon slice (for garnish)

Instructions

1

If using 1 white egg white (optional, for foam), add it to a cocktail shaker without ice and dry shake for 15 seconds to build foam.
2

Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
3

Fill the shaker with as needed ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
4

Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or into a chilled coupe glass.
5

If using egg white, the foam will settle on top naturally after straining.
6

Garnish with 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish) and 1 lemon slice (for garnish).

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Questions

Can I make Whiskey Sour without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz bourbon whiskey. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Whiskey Sour low-carb?

A serving of Whiskey Sour carries 8 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Whiskey Sour?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 175 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 4 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Whiskey Sour for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the bourbon drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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