How to Make a Classy Whisky Sour That Will Make You the Life of the Party

Have you ever imagined yourself wearing a fine tuxedo with a fabulous top hat whilst conversing with a group of ball gown-clad ladies on the topics of historical literature in a thick British accent? No? Well, you really have to work on your creativity then, because an event like this is the dream of any gentleman and gentlelady. And today, I’ll teach you a drink made just for such an occasion — the Whiskey Sour.

This Whiskey Sour recipe is considered one of the OGs of cocktails. It was first created around the 1870s when people first started mixing liquor with other flavourful drinks. Despite its maturity, the Whiskey Sour has aged tremendously well. The simple ingredients and satisfying flavours make this a staple at restaurants, bars, and cocktail parties.

Whiskey Sour

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 3 minutesCook time: 3 minutesTotal time: 6 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• Whiskey
• Lemon Juice
• Maple Syrup
• Orange Slices
• Maraschino Cherries

Instructions

1. 
   

   Add ice into a shaker.

2. 
   

   Add 2 parts whiskey.

3. 
   

   Add one part maple syrup. You can also use simple syrup, pancake syrup, honey—anything that’s liquid and sweet, really.

4. 
   

   Add 1 part lemon juice.

5. 
   

   Shake it. Yeah, shake that Whiskey Sour.

6. 
   

   Pour over ice and garnish with a slice of orange and a Maraschino cherry.

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