Why is my Whiskey Sour?
It’s All About the Balance “The most important part in making a Whiskey Sour is the balance of the drink,” says Gullo. It is crucial to achieve the right ratio of whiskey to lemon juice to simple syrup. Too much of any component throws the drink completely out of whack.
What is the best bourbon for a Whiskey Sour?
Look no further than this expert-approved list of the best whiskey brands for Whiskey Sours to get right now.
- Best Overall: Elijah Craig Small Batch.
- Best Budget: Four Roses Bourbon.
- Best Top-Shelf: Nikka Days Whisky.
- Best Bourbon: Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon.
- Best Rye: Rittenhouse.
What is a good whiskey for a Whiskey Sour?
Bourbon is probably the top choice for classic whiskey sours. Old Forester is a powerful bourbon; you’re sure not to lose its flavor in a cocktail. Heavy on corn notes like cornmeal and cornbread, it is the cocoa, hot chocolate, and cinnamon that make this shine.
What is in Whiskey Sour?
1 1/2 oz (3 parts) Bourbon whiskey
1 dash egg white1 oz (2 parts) Fresh lemon juice1/2 oz (1 part) Gomme syrup
Whiskey sour/Ingredients
What is the recipe for a whiskey sour?
Introducing the Whiskey Sour cocktail! This easy recipe blends bourbon, lemon juice, lime juice, and a touch of sugar. It’s wonderfully balanced and delicious to sip. To make it even better, whip up a batch of your own Whiskey Sour mix. In fact, this sour mix can be used in other cocktails like Vodka Sours and Amaretto Sours, too.
What kind of fruit is in a sour whiskey?
While the classic sour uses only citrus juice as its fruit element, creative mixologists sometimes see fit to incorporate other fruit flavors, and co-founder Nicole Stipp of Trouble Bar in Louisville, Kentucky, counts herself among that number.
What happens if you put too much bourbon in a whiskey sour?
If the bourbon [in a whiskey sour] is too ‘hot’ (aka high-proof) or the bourbon is too mellow, it can either overpower or become lost in the cocktail.
How to make a whiskey with lemon juice?
Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, sugar and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for half a minute. Strain into a cocktail glass over ice. Garnish*. *If you garnish with citrus peel, lightly squeeze the peel over your cocktail to release of the peel’s flavor into your drink.
