How To Make a Classic Whiskey Sour — Cocktail Lessons from The Kitchn

A whiskey sour is yours for the making year-round. It's refreshing enough to keep up with a spritz during the warm summer months, and so appropriate during the colder seasons of the year. Even if you're not a whiskey fan (which breaks my heart), you might still find yourself swooning over a well-crafted whiskey sour. It's that good! The secret is using fresh ingredients.

It's such an easy cocktail to make at home, and perfect for entertaining guests. There's nothing better than hearing that ooh! from your guest when you hand them a coupe glass filled with whiskey sour goodness.

To get started, you'll need some bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and one small egg (optional, but more on this in a bit).

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