Dad’s Best Whiskey Sour

Prep Time 2 min
Servings one cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon whiskey (he preferred Longbranch)
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • egg white from 1 fresh egg (or use 1 tablespoon aquafaba, which is chickpea juice, for a vegan substitute)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker, and dry shake for a few seconds.

2. Add ice to the shaker and shake for 20-30 seconds.

3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, or pour over ice into your favorite cocktail glass.

4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry for a nice 70’s cocktail party vibe.

Chef's Notes

Tip: Find coupe glasses at thrift stores. Those featured above were 15 cents a piece! © 2025 Paula Naumcheff

Recipe from Eat Splendid - https://eatsplendid.com/recipe/whiskey-sour-recipe/