Chef John's Whiskey Sour Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cocktail Recipes. (Chef John's Whiskey Sour Recipe). Day drinking is the best drinking, and if that day happens to be a very sunny, hot day, there's no better cocktail to enjoy than a classic whiskey sour. I'm very excited to show you my favorite formula for this incredibly refreshing, super simple, absolutely delicious drink. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a Luxardo cherry.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 cocktail

Chef John's Whiskey Sour Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup white sugar

¼ cup water

2 fluid ounces 100-proof bourbon whiskey

1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

4 drops orange bitters

or more to taste

1 large egg white

ice cubes as needed

Frozen Derby Mint Juleps

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Bring sugar and water to a simmer in a small pan over medium heat stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat transfer to a bowl and let syrup cool completely before using 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Pour 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup bourbon lemon juice bitters and egg white into a large cocktail shaker. Cover with a smaller cocktail shaker or top and give the cocktail a \dry shake\ without ice about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add 3 ice cubes to the mixture cover and shake vigorously until the shaker is very cold and the outside is frosty about 45 seconds. Uncover and strain into a rocks glass containing one large ice cube. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Whiskey Sour Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 555.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 103.9g 34%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 100.9g

Vitamin A Iu: 6.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 6%

Vitamin C: 14mg 23%

Folate: 5.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 9.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 6.9mg 3%

Potassium: 96.7mg 3%

Sodium: 60mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.