This classic Whiskey Sour is the perfect combination of sweet, sour and smooth whiskey flavors. It has quickly become my favorite cocktail to enjoy at home. This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients but they come together beautifully for a delicious libation at home.

What You Need:
- Good Single Malt Whiskey – we love Stranahans because we are from Colorado and it’s the best!
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Sugar Syrup – instructions below
- Maraschino Cherries
- Ice

Let’s Make A Whiskey Sour:
- The first step is to make the simple syrup – you will add 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once the sugar is dissolved, transfer to a glass jar and cool completely before using. This makes more than you need for this recipe, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for later use.
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice and simple syrup to a large glass measuring cup and stir thoroughly. (I like mine a little sweeter and my husband likes his a little more sour, so I add a little extra simple syrup to my glass)
- Add 1-2 large ice cubes to each cocktail glass and pour the cocktail over top. Add in a maraschino cherry and enjoy!

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Classic Whiskey Sour
This classic Whiskey Sour is the perfect combination of sweet, sour and smooth whiskey flavors.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Single Malt Whiskey
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/3 cup Lime Juice
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 4 Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
- The first step is to make the simple syrup – you will add 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolvedOnce the sugar is dissolved, transfer to a glass jar and cool completely before using(This makes more than you need for this recipe, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for later use)
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice and 1/4 cup simple syrup to a large glass measuring cup and stir thoroughly. (I like mine a little sweeter and my husband likes his a little more sour, so I add a little extra simple syrup to my glass) Add 1-2 large ice cubes to each cocktail glass and pour the cocktail over top. Add in a maraschino cherry and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 225kcal
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