Classic sour cocktail elevated with aromatic bitters

Whiskey Sour

Classic sour cocktail elevated with aromatic bitters

Classiceasy3 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz (22.2 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
    Fresh squeezed
  • 2 dashes (1.2 ml) Angostura Bitters
    Float on top
  • 1 whole (1.0 whole) Egg White
    Optional, for texture
  • 2 oz (59.1 ml) Bourbon
    Quality bourbon
  • 3/4 oz (22.2 ml) Simple Syrup
    Rich simple syrup preferred

Instructions

  1. Add 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup to shaker
  2. Add egg white if using and dry shake vigorously

    Shake without ice first

  3. Add ice and shake again vigorously

    Second shake with ice

  4. Double strain into chilled coupe glass

    Use fine mesh strainer

  5. Float 2 dashes Angostura bitters on foam
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