Whisky Sour
Cocktail Recipe
Sour
Fruity
Zesty
Based on the smoky soul of southern Islay whisky, our Whisky Sour is balanced by sharp citrus and smooth sweetness. With strong flavours and attractive garnishes, it’s the perfect party drink.
Ingredients
- Whisky50ml
- Lemon juice25ml
- Sugar syrup2 parts sugar dissolved over heat into 1 part water20ml
- Egg whiteOr 3 dashes of foaming bitters1
- Angostura bitters
- Orange slice
- Maraschino cherry
- Ice
Number of servings
01
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Skewer
Bartender tip: Shake it long and hard so the flavours blend precisely and always use fresh lemon.
Method
Step 01
Pour
Pour the whisky, juice and syrup into the shaker without ice, then add the egg white (or foaming bitters) and two dashes of Angostura bitters.
Step 02
Shake
Close the shaker and shake to froth up the mixture. Open the shaker, add ice, then shake again until the surface feels cold.
Step 03
Strain
Fine strain the mixture into a rocks glass and garnish with a skewered orange slice and maraschino cherry.
The Whisky Sour is a rebel in a glass: smoky whisky combined with sharp citrus and smooth sweetness. It’s a cocktail for those who embrace contrast and savour every moment.
The Whisky Sour is a rebel in a glass: smoky whisky combined with sharp citrus and smooth sweetness. It’s a cocktail for those who embrace contrast and savour every moment.
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