![]() Since then, the Whiskey Sour has found its way onto bar menus everywhere. Later, a Wisconsin newspaper, the Waukesha Plain Dealer, first wrote about the Whiskey Sour cocktail (with the British spelling, “whisky”) on Jan. Several Sour cocktails, including the Gin Sour and the Brandy Sour, were first mentioned in The Bartender’s Guide by Jerry Thomas in 1862. It’s said that sailors invented the Sour cocktail to avoid scurvy on the open seas. If egg white isn’t your thing, you can skip it and serve the Whiskey Sour on the rocks. When the egg white is added, the cocktail is sometimes called a Boston Sour. (I love it in the Pink Lady and the Ramos Gin Fizz.) The egg white adds a thick, smooth, silky texture to a cocktail. Sometimes it has a fourth element: egg white. It has a number of variations, including the New York Sour and Scotch Sour. The Whiskey Sour calls for bourbon, simple syrup and lemon juice. For example, the margarita is made with tequila, agave and lime juice. Sours always contain a spirit, some sort of sweetener and some kind of citrus. The Whiskey Sour is from the Sour cocktail family, which means it is made with the Golden Ratio of Cocktails. It’s a light, refreshing drink that can be enjoyed before or after a meal. ![]() It is super customizable, from the whiskey to the sour element.The whiskey sour is very easy to make.There’s a lot to love about these classic cocktails: Let’s get into the history of this amazing cocktail, plus tips for how to make it and its many variations. Smooth, sweet and a little strong, this cocktail is a classic, and for good reason. In the Whiskey Sour, they’re inimitable together. A perfect trio: tart lemon, sweet sugar and strong bourbon. ![]()
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