Cocktail
Bourbon Sour
How to make a Bourbon Sour - the American whisky classic of bourbon, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup. Simply shaken and perfectly balanced.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Bourbon Sour is a timeless American classic and probably the best-known member of the sour family. Sweet, vanilla bourbon meets fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup, making for a perfectly balanced drink. Easy to prepare and always a pleasure.
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add bourbon, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a tumbler filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Orange slice and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Use a soft, lightly vanilla bourbon whose sweetness rounds off the fresh lemon acidity especially harmoniously.
Frequently asked questions
What sets the Bourbon Sour apart from the Whisky Sour?
The Bourbon Sour is essentially a Whisky Sour made expressly with bourbon, which gives it a sweet, vanilla taste.
What is the classic ratio?
The proven ratio is 2:1:1 of bourbon, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
Do I need egg white for the Bourbon Sour?
No, egg white is optional and only makes the drink foamier, but it is not necessary for the classic Bourbon Sour.
Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey5 cl
- Fresh lemon juice3 cl
- Sugar syrup1,5 cl
- Cocktail cherry1 piece
- Orange1 slice
- Ice cubesas needed
