CHEF JOHN'S WHISKEY SOUR

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Day drinking is the best drinking, and if that day happens to be a very sunny, hot day, there's no better cocktail to enjoy than a classic whiskey sour. I'm very excited to show you my favorite formula for this incredibly refreshing, super simple, absolutely delicious drink. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a Luxardo cherry.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
2 fluid ounces 100-proof bourbon whiskey
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 drops orange bitters, or more to taste
1 large egg white
ice cubes as needed

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and water to a simmer in a small pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat, transfer to a bowl, and let syrup cool completely before using, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Pour 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, bitters, and egg white into a large cocktail shaker. Cover with a smaller cocktail shaker, or top, and give the cocktail a "dry shake" without ice, about 30 seconds.
  • Add 3 ice cubes to the mixture, cover, and shake vigorously until the shaker is very cold and the outside is frosty, about 45 seconds. Uncover and strain into a rocks glass containing one large ice cube. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.1 calories, Carbohydrate 103.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 100.9 g

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