Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz (60 ml) whiskey (bourbon or rye works best)
• 3/4 oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)
• Optional: 1/2 oz (15 ml) egg white (for a frothy texture)
• Ice
• Garnish: Maraschino cherry and/or an orange slice

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Instructions:

1. Prepare your shaker:

   • If using egg white, perform a "dry shake" (shake without ice) first for 10-15 seconds to froth the egg white.

2. Combine ingredients:

   • Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker.

3. Shake with ice:

   • Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.

4. Strain and serve:

   • Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice or into a chilled coupe glass for a straight-up presentation.

5. Garnish:

   • Add a maraschino cherry and/or a thin orange slice for a classic touch.

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Notes:

• If you prefer a sweeter drink, increase the simple syrup slightly.
• Fresh lemon juice is key to achieving the best flavor—avoid bottled juice for this recipe.
• For an extra twist, add a dash of Angostura bitters or experiment with flavored bitters.

Cheers! 🥃