CLASSIC WHISKEY SOUR
The bright, refreshing tang of lemon juice pairs flawlessly with the warming floral of our Double Gold medal winning Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey for a sweet, summertime sipper. The first printed recipe for a whiskey sour appeared around 1862 in the famous “Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide,” but the satisfying nature of this drink has kept it relevant for any at-home bartender ever since. Sate any thirsty whiskey-lover with the rich texture of this classic bourbon cocktail recipe. Our hot tip? Use freshly squeezed lemon for a truly silky sour.
CLASSIC WHISKEY SOUR COCKTAIL RECIPE
PREPARATION
Prep Time: 3 Minutes
Total Time: 3 Minutes
Recipe Yield: 1 Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
Lemon
INSTRUCTIONS
Grab your tools: Shaker tin set, rocks glass, cocktail strainer, cocktail jigger, y-peeler.
Pour Bowman Brothers Bourbon Whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
Add water, shake for 8 to 10 seconds to dilute and chill the mixture.
Add ice to rocks glass and, using the strainer, pour the mixture into the glass.
Pinch the rind of the lemon (shiny side) about a glass’ height over the glass to catch excess oils for scent. Twist the lemon rind and add as a garnish.
