Jameson Whiskey Sour Recipe | Jameson Irish Whiskey (original) (raw)
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Classic Jameson Whiskey Sour
Sweet, sour and everything delicious. The whiskey sour is one of the best all-time classic cocktails. If you’re looking to impress your friends with a flavoursome cocktail, learn how to make a whiskey sour, it’s a sure-fire way to keep them sweet (not sour!).
Ingredients
50 ml Jameson Black Barrel
3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Egg White
ml Ice Cubes
1 Spiral Lemon
25 ml Lemon Juice
15 ml Simple Syrup
1⅔ Parts Jameson Black Barrel
3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Egg White
Part Ice Cubes
1 Spiral Lemon
⅚ Parts Lemon Juice
½ Parts Simple Syrup
How to make
- Fill a shaker with ice, and then add your Jameson Black Barrel, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass, before garnishing with a lemon twist.
About this Cocktail
One of the most popular cocktails ever made, the Whiskey Sour combines three main ingredients – Sweet, Sour & Whiskey. However, this twist uses our very own Jameson Black Barrel, which brings the perfect level of smoothness for this creamy, frothy drink.
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What is the best whiskey for whiskey sour?
A smooth Irish whiskey like our Jameson Black Barrel is the perfect base for a whiskey sour.
What is the difference between a whiskey sour and old-fashioned?
Both are whiskey cocktails with similar ingredients, whiskey sours use lemon juice and egg whites and old fashioneds don’t.
Is a whiskey sour served over ice?
A whiskey sour should not be drunk with ice. This will only dilute the flavour as it melts, and your last sip should be just as good as your first! Ice should only be used to mix the cocktail using a cocktail shaker.
Why does whiskey sour have egg?
Egg white tames the sour flavour and gives the cocktail a richer, smoother texture.
Can you make a whiskey sour without egg white?
Of course! You can still make a delicious whiskey sour without egg white. Aquafaba (chickpea water) is a popular substitute for egg whites in whiskey sours.