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Whiskey Sour with Bourbon and Lemon

Whiskey Sour with Bourbon and Lemon

Name: Whiskey Sour with Bourbon and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 cocktails
Ingredients: 200 ml bourbon; 120 ml lemon juice; 80 ml simple syrup; ice; 2 pcs egg white; lemon zest; cocktail cherries

Jakub SýkoraDrinkAmerican Cuisine x se líbilo

Whiskey sour comes together as a classic sour cocktail of bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. You measure bourbon, lemon juice, syrup, and optionally egg white into a shaker and shake vigorously without ice to build foam. You add ice, shake again, and strain it through a fine sieve into a chilled glass. You garnish with a twisted lemon peel and serve it right away, well chilled.

Příprava: 10min

Vaření: 0min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 10min

Step by step process

Preparation

1
Squeeze lemons to get 120 ml of juice and strain it through a fine sieve to remove any pulp. A smooth, clear cocktail makes all the difference.
2
Fill the cocktail glass with a few ice cubes and let it chill. Discard the ice before pouring.
3
Measure the bourbon and simple syrup. If using egg whites, carefully separate them from the yolks.

Mixing

4
Place the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and, if using, the egg whites into a well-sealed shaker. Shake vigorously without ice for 10-15 seconds to properly foam the egg whites.
5
Add plenty of ice and shake again for 10-12 seconds, until the cocktail is well chilled and slightly diluted.
6
Discard the ice from the glass and strain the cocktail through a fine sieve into the chilled glass. If using egg whites, repeat straining for a smoother texture.

Serving

7
Garnish with a twisted lemon peel and, optionally, a cocktail cherry. Serve the cocktail immediately, well chilled.
8
Adjust the flavor to your liking: add a little more syrup for sweetness or a few drops of lemon juice for extra tartness.