Bourbon Whiskey Sour co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you use bourbon for whiskey sour? ›

For a classic Whiskey Sour, bourbon is a fantastic option, thickened with egg white and topped with a few dashes of aromatic bitters for a complementary spice note.

In a co*cktail shaker filled with ice, pour 2 ounces whiskey, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, and 1/2 to 3/4 ounce simple syrup. (If using egg white, add all of the ingredients to a shaker without ice and dry shake for 30 seconds before adding ice.)

Both a whiskey sour and an old-fashioned co*cktail are made with whiskey—and that's the only similarity really. A whiskey sour balances the whiskey with lemon juice and sugar or simple syrup, while an old-fashioned is stronger, more spirit forward, and made with bitters and a sugar cube.

Many folks will also argue that a sour should be served up in a coupe glass, but presentation is the last step in customizing your personal best whiskey sour. Serve it up or on the rocks, with or without egg white, and whatever garnish speaks to you.

This bourbon sour recipe combines a fresh splash of lemon juice and simple syrup with smooth Maker's Mark^® Bourbon for a classic taste everyone will love. Mix them up at parties, poker games, or any occasion and enjoy a sour co*cktail that's tangy and refreshing.

Bartenders use egg whites in co*cktails, like the whiskey sour, to give it a rich, creamy texture along with a smooth head of foam. To stay on the idea of fresh ingredients, use organic eggs (or pasteurized if you're still on the fence).

Whiskey Sour co*cktail's Story

In the 1700 and 1800's the Whiskey Sour was a popular drink among sailors, earning the co*cktail its well-appointed nick name “the best a man could drink”.

The Amaretto Sour is a popular twist on the classic whisky sour. The nutty and marzipan flavours of the amaretto add an extra dimension to this great tasting and balanced co*cktail. Bartender Tip: The Sour is a very versatile co*cktail for twisting.

Is Whiskey Sour Scotch or bourbon? ›

The whiskey sour is a mixed drink containing whiskey (often bourbon), lemon juice, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white. It is a type of sour, a mixed drink with a base spirit, citrus juice, and a sweetener.

The short answer is, no, Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey. The slightly longer answer is yes, because Tennessee whiskey is a subtype of bourbon that meets all of the legal requirements for the spirit, but has additional requirements specific to its production in Tennessee.

The key to an excellent whiskey sour? Getting the balance just right. This whiskey sour recipe has all the right proportions of bright, bracing lemon juice; warming, floral bourbon; and sweet simple syrup to deliver a refreshing co*cktail that's neither too cloying nor too biting.

The Whiskey Sour is a very versatile drink; you can make it with bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, or even scotch. I like it best with rye whiskey for a little extra spice and edge to balance out the drink's sweetness, but feel free to try this with whatever whiskey you happen to have around.

The whiskey sour is a mixed drink containing whiskey (often bourbon), lemon juice, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white. It is a type of sour, a mixed drink with a base spirit, citrus juice, and a sweetener.

Both ryes and bourbons can do well in this drink. I like both and make it both ways, but prefer bourbon. That makes it a Boston sour. A regular whiskey sour doesn't have egg white.

There are many types of whiskey, and bourbon is just one of them (in other words, all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon). While all whiskeys are made from a fermented mash of grains, bourbon is predominantly made from corn (more on that later).