This classic American cocktail, Chef John's Whiskey Sour, will become your go-to drink for any occasion. With a perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and the bold kick of whiskey, this cocktail is sure to impress your guests. It's easy to make and requires simple ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. Pour yourself a glass, sit back, and savor the flavors of this refreshing and timeless cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, orange juice, and bitters.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Serve and enjoy!