Simple Whiskey Sours

What I love most about this whiskey sour recipe is how simple it is. There are a number of ways and variations on a whiskey sour, but this is a simple version with sour mix and no egg white.

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What is in a whiskey sour?

The recipe below is three ingredients (plus garnish): whiskey, homemade sour mix, and a splash of club soda. If you don’t have sour mix, you can substitute it (see recipe notes).

This classic cocktail remind me of one of my favorite cocktail of all time: a sidecar. It’s simple to make, on the boozy side, but still really refreshing with a big hit of citrus.

If you want a whiskey sour with egg white (for that foamy top) try this peach and basil whiskey sour recipe.

Simple Whiskey Sours, makes 1

2 ounces whiskey
2 ounces sour mix
big splash of club soda

Combine the whiskey and sour mix in a small glass with ice. Give it a stir. Top off the drink with a big splash of club soda. If you want to garnish the drink, try a lemon wedge, rind, or a cherry.

You can adjust the sweetness level by adding a little more or less of sour mix. Cheers! Emma

P.S. Love whiskey? Try my Classic Hot Toddy recipe.

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whiskey sour recipe made with sour mix and no egg whites

Yield 1

Prep 2 mins

Total 2 mins

Ingredients

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• ▢ 2 ounces whiskey
• ▢ 2 ounces sour mix
• ▢ club soda

Instructions

• Combine the whiskey and sour mix in a small glass with ice.
• Give it a stir.
• Top off the drink with a big splash of club soda.
• If you want to garnish the drink, try a lemon wedge, rind, or a cherry.

Notes

If you don’t have sour mix and don’t want to take the time to make it, here is an alternative: Combine 2 ounces whiskey, 2 ounces lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon powdered sugar in a cocktail mixer with ice. Shake well to dissolve the sugar. Strain and serve over ice. 

© Author Emma Chapman

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keywords cocktails, whiskey, whiskeysour