We’re taking it back to basics with this classic bourbon whiskey sour. Cutting back a bit on the standard ratio of bourbon to lemon and simple allows lower-proofed bourbons to stay forefront in the flavor. You do want to remember that you’re drinking a whiskey sour, so you want to taste that lovely whiskey you’re using. I added the option of black walnut or angostura bitters to brighten the citrus and sweet a bit.
Recipe by Heather Wibbels on August 25, 2020
Rating
5 stars (4 reviews)
Keywords
apple bitters, bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, Whiskey Sour
Ingredients
2 oz bourbon – 85 to 95 proof
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz simple syrup
Optional: 2 dashes Angostura or 3 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
Garnish: orange twist and cocktail cherry
Categories
Drinks
Cuisine
Bourbon Cocktail
Steps
Combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake for ten to 20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker has frosted over. Double strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice. For a standard garnish, use an orange twist or flag and some quality cocktail cherries.
Reviews
F J L on 2023-05-14 (5 stars): Awesome good. Love bitters. Had no Lemon but did have lime. Good substitute.
Ken on 2021-02-07 (5 stars): Thank you for offering the “classic” recipe. All variations are welcome, of course.
