Classic Whiskey Sour Recipe
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Classic Whiskey Sour

By: JEESH999 
"If it's not made from scratch, it ain't a Whiskey Sour. For a cleaner, classier looking drink, strain the lemon juice to remove seeds and pulp."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 fluid ounce simple syrup
  • 2 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 5 fluid ounces whiskey
  • ice cubes
  • 3 maraschino cherries for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine the simple syrup, lemon juice and whiskey in a shaker. Fill with ice. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosty. Strain into martini glasses and garnish with a maraschino cherry. This can also be served in tumblers full of ice.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by FLICKAC   view full review
pretty stiff drink. not for the faint of heart. Used Makers for whiskey. Needs to be sweetened...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by WHIRLEDPEAS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used some lime simple syrup I had leftover from another recipe. My husband, who's a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by Al   view full review
Been drinking sours for betterthan30 years...Great receipe
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by Blueliner   view full review
Dude, that is a whiskey drinkers whiskey sour. For those hardcore whiskey drinkers who are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by CAREOBRIEN   view full review
Nice taste, but very strong. Cut it with some Sprite and it was perfect!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by Kym Salow   view full review
Yeow! These are strong. Mama likes.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by Kv0nT   view full review
A nice strong drink. One of the better sours I've had. I decided to use Bushmills given the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by Neeter   view full review
Great recipe! This is my favorite drink. I like to use Gentleman Jack, and like mine strong....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2011 by betsy b   view full review
this is a drink i love and this is a great recipe. i do like to make a little tweak to it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by Anders   view full review
Explosion of taste. I made it with Makers Mark and the lemon juice trumped the whiskey. If you...

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