Whiskey Sour
The whiskey sour is one known and loved by many — including myself. It’s one of my go to’s year-round with a surprisingly remarkable history. Officially dating back to the 1860s, sailors in the British Navy had been drinking something very similar long before that. On long sea journeys, water was not always dependable, so spirits were often used. To avoid scurvy, lemons and limes were consumed to help prevent the disease. Over time, we’ve added things like sugar and egg white to elevate the cocktail.
Ingredients:
½ oz simple syrup
1 oz lemon juice
2 dashes of aromatic bitters
2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
1 egg white
garnish: brandied cherry
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, add simple syrup, lemon juice, bitters, whiskey, and egg white. Shake vigorously for thirty seconds until a frothy head forms. Add ice and shake again until chilled. Strain into your favorite coupe glass (or in a rocks glass over fresh ice). Garnish with a single brandied cherry.