TJ’s only has them available at Christmas time, so as soon as I see them, I’ll buy 3 or 4 jars to stock up until the next season. Cherries – I know - a cherry, maraschino or otherwise, has nothing to do with a bourbon sour - and is more in line with a Manhattan, however, it can really dress up this spirited beverage.Ĭonfession: I’ve become addicted to the Amarena cherries from Trader Joe’s and it’s my go-to garnish for any whiskey sour.It is a whiskey sour, after all… The lemon slice reinforces what’s in the drink. Lemons – Either sliced in a wheel or in half or if you’re feeling lazy – a wedge that’s easily squeezed to give the drink a little more pucker.I like to peel the peach first, so it’s not fuzzy, but that’s up to you. Fix it on the rim, spear it with a pick or float in the cocktail. Peaches – Just a slice of fruit to give an inkling of what the cocktail is about.Otherwise, I look for garnishes that emphasize what the cocktail is about. except for maybe a bloody mary or bloody caesar, which mandates an over-the-top approach. I like to keep it pretty simple when adding garnish to a cocktail…. Just to make it more interesting - and let’s be honest, I’ve got a reputation to uphold. However, if we’ve got company, I’m much more inclined to embellish the drinks. You may wonder if you really need a garnish to drink a whiskey sour and I have to be honest, when it’s just me and my husband relaxing on the couch, I’m much less prissy than when I’m blogging for you… I just want my peachy bourbon cocktail. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice and strain the whiskey sour into the glass.Shake for 30 seconds or until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosty.Add the lemon juice, bourbon, peach simple syrup, bitters and ice to a cocktail shaker.This whiskey sour recipe skips the egg white and stemmed glassware for less frou-frou and show and more easy sipping. Traditional whiskey sours are an elegant libation, usually served strained in a stemmed coupe glass with an artful garnish for presentation and flair. This rendition which uses an infused peach simple syrup doesn’t overpower the lemon, but rather adds a softer dimension to the bourbon sour. As the name suggests, it’s a sour drink at heart. However, this isn’t a sweet, girly-drink. Whiskey sours are typically made with bourbon, which tends to be sweeter than scotch whiskey. When shaken the egg white becomes very frothy and leaves a foamy head on the cocktail. What’s a traditional whiskey sour?Ī classic whiskey sour is made with whiskey, lemon juice, sugar and egg white. Bourbon is aged in new charred oak barrels without colorings or additives, while other whiskeys can be aged in barrels that previously held other liquors entirely. To be classified as bourbon whiskey, the spirits must be made from mash that’s at least 51% corn. All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. If you remove the simple syrup and add grenadine, you get a wonderful Cherry Whiskey Sour also known as a Ward 8.Confused about the difference between whiskey and bourbon? So was I… But here’s the skinny. If you remove the egg white and add in red wine, you get a New York Sour. In some cocktails, the liqueur being used can be sweet enough to balance it. They get their sour from lemon (and lime) juice and then balance it really beautifully with simple syrup (the combination of water and sugar) or something else sweet. In general, cocktails that are labeled sour are made with simple syrup and lemon juice or sour mix. These three whiskey sour variations in turn lead to hundreds of fantastic riffs by altering the base of just 3 or 4 ingredients. If you are concerned about using raw eggs, look for pasteurized eggs. While there are endless variations of the whiskey sour, I’m focused this week on the three most well-known: the basic whiskey sour, the egg-white or Boston sour, and the New York sour (with a red-wine float). Egg whites are what give the best whiskey sour it’s signature foamy top, and sometimes labels it Boston Sour depending on who you ask.This is an easy ingredient that is used in so many classic cocktails. The simple combination of water and sugar together over heat makes simple syrup. Fresh lemon juice is always my preference for making cocktails, but jarred lemon juice will work in a pinch. Knob Creek small batch is the best value for your money and in my opinion the best whiskey for a whiskey sour. I love to do this with an orange wedge and a cherry for each cocktail. This will keep broken up ice cubes from getting into the drink and watering it down as it sits. Strain the cocktails into the cocktail glasses.Add a large ice cube each to two cocktail glasses.This is what makes for that nice frothy top on a whiskey sour. Give the cocktail shaker a good shake.Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.This is the best whiskey sour recipe! It combines a tangy bite of lemon with the sweetness of simple syrup and a frothy egg white mixture you’ll want to make again and again. It’s perfect for a Friday night after a long week. Happy Friday, friends! I’m so excited about this cocktail.
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