Timeless Classic

Whiskey Sour

Bright lemon, warm bourbon, and velvety micro-foam crowned with aromatic spice drops.

Whiskey Dry & Wet Shaken Served up or over a single large cube 4 min · 20% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Three drops of aromatic bitters swirled across the foam

Bourbon Whiskey 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Simple Syrup (1:1) 22.5 ml
Fresh Egg White 15 ml
Aromatic Bitters 3 drops

Preparation

Combine bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker without ice; dry-shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
Add cold cubed ice and shake hard again for 12 seconds until frost forms on the tin.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe and dot aromatic bitters on the white foam.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Skip raw egg white completely (or use 1 tbsp liquid from a can of chickpeas) and shake in any lidded jar with honey or dissolved sugar.

Bourbon or Whiskey 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 25 ml
Sugar Syrup or Runny Honey 20 ml
Chickpea Aquafaba (optional, for foam) 15 ml

At-Home Steps

Put whiskey, fresh lemon juice, sweetener, and optional aquafaba into a tight mason jar with ice.
Shake hard for 15 seconds until frothy and icy cold.
Strain over fresh ice in a tumbler and garnish with a lemon slice.

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How do you make Whiskey Sour at home with everyday ingredients?

Skip raw egg white completely (or use 1 tbsp liquid from a can of chickpeas) and shake in any lidded jar with honey or dissolved sugar. Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon or Whiskey, 25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml Sugar Syrup or Runny Honey, 15 ml Chickpea Aquafaba (optional, for foam). Steps: Put whiskey, fresh lemon juice, sweetener, and optional aquafaba into a tight mason jar with ice. Shake hard for 15 seconds until frothy and icy cold. Strain over fresh ice in a tumbler and garnish with a lemon slice.

What is the full craft bar specification for Whiskey Sour?

Whiskey Sour (Whiskey, 20% ABV) is prepared dry & wet shaken with served up or over a single large cube and garnished with three drops of aromatic bitters swirled across the foam. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Simple Syrup (1:1), 15 ml (1/2 oz) Fresh Egg White, 3 drops (3 drops) Aromatic Bitters.