Whisky Sour Cocktail in a glass

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

  • Whisky
    We recommend Johnnie Walker Black Label
    50ml
  • Lemon juice
    25ml
  • Sugar syrup
    2 parts sugar dissolved over heat into 1 part water
    20ml
  • Egg white
    Or 3 dashes of foaming bitters
    1
  • 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.

Recommended whiskies for a Whisky Sour

We’ve selected some exceptional whiskies to use in a Whisky Sour. Each one adds a slightly different twist to the classic taste. For those who like a blended Scotch profile, try Johnnie Walker Black Label. Bulleit Bourbon brings a vanilla sweetness to compliment the bittersweet fruitiness and Lagavulin 8 Year Old adds a smoky, dry twist.

Lagavulin 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
Lagavulin

Lagavulin 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 700ml

$122.99

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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