Best 3 Easy Homemade Whiskey Sour Recipes

If you're looking for a classic cocktail that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, look no further than the whiskey sour. This refreshing and flavorful drink is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your taste. Whether you like your whiskey sour sweet, tangy, or boozy, there's a recipe out there for you. So gather your ingredients, shake it up, and enjoy this timeless classic.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC WHISKEY SOUR

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If it's not made from scratch, it ain't a Whiskey Sour. For a cleaner, classier looking drink, strain the lemon juice to remove seeds and pulp.

Provided by JEESH999

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 fluid ounce simple syrup
2 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
5 fluid ounces whiskey
ice cubes
3 maraschino cherries for garnish

Steps:

Combine the simple syrup, lemon juice and whiskey in a shaker. Fill with ice. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosty. Strain into martini glasses and garnish with a maraschino cherry. This can also be served in tumblers full of ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY HOMEMADE WHISKEY SOUR

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I'm not a fan of store-bought sour mix, so I came up with my own version.

Provided by Hot Mama

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 fluid ounces simple syrup
1 fluid ounce whiskey
1 fluid ounce fresh lemon juice
¼ cup crushed ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

Stir simple syrup, whiskey, and lemon juice together in a glass. Stir in ice. Garnish with cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

WHISKEY SOUR

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Provided by Food Network

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces whiskey (or bourbon, Scotch, Canadian whiskey, or Irish whiskey)
4 ounces sour mix, recipe follows
Crushed ice
1 maraschino cherry
1-ounce lemon juice
1-ounce sugar
2 ounces water

Steps:

Combine the whiskey and sour mix in a large old-fashioned glass with ice. Stir, garnish with cherry, and serve.
Combine lemon juice and sugar, then dilute with water and stir to dissolve sugar.

Tips:

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but it will not be as flavorful.
If you don't have simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of boiling water. Let the syrup cool completely before using.
For a sweeter whiskey sour, add more simple syrup to taste.
If you like your whiskey sour tart, add more lemon juice to taste.
Garnish your whiskey sour with a lemon twist or a cherry for a classic touch.

Conclusion:

The whiskey sour is a classic cocktail that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet, sour, and boozy flavor, the whiskey sour is a perfect drink for any occasion.