Whiskey Sour Recipe (Bright, Balanced, Not Too Sweet)
Updated: February 4, 2026
A simple build that tastes fresh and clean. Egg white optional.
Fun fact
Citrus drinks should be shaken hard—temperature and dilution are half the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lemon
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- Optional: egg white
- Ice
Method
- (Optional) dry shake if using egg white
- Shake with ice
- Strain into glass
Recommended glassware & tools
Recommended
- Classic for a Whiskey Sour.
- Hard shake for citrus drinks.
- Especially helpful if using egg white.
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