Whip up a Whiskey Sour

 

Ever have a cocktail in one bar or restaurant and you love it so you order it again someplace else and the two do not compare? 

For me, a Whiskey Sour can very much vary from location to location. Want to know the secret?

Foamy egg whites must be shaken with the ingredients to give it that little bit of lush, density that truly defines a Whiskey Sour. AND never use commercially prepared cocktail mix. That's not snobbery, it's just better to make your beverages with fresh ingredients - just like your food.

So...here's how I make a Whiskey Sour:

What you need -

• 1/2 shot of Simple Syrup (equal parts water and sugar boiled then cooled)
• 2 shots of Whiskey
• 1 shot of Lemon juice
• 1/2 shot of Egg white
• Ice
• Maraschino cherry in the glass and/or slice of orange for garnish

Yes, I know. I did not mention bitters. Well, please feel free to add your choice of bitters at your discretion.

Otherwise, mix the simply syrup, whiskey, lemon juice, and egg white in a shaker filled with ice. Shake some more. If your fingertips are frozen - go ahead and pour into a short glass. Enjoy.

We enjoyed Whiskey Sours for St. Patrick's Day this year at my house with take-out corned beef dinners. It was a fun night with family as we remembered years past when we would attend a largely celebrated and attended St. Patrick's Day parade. Events are starting to return as the pandemic restrictions are changing. 

Sláinte! And cheers to you and yours - may 2021 be the year you celebrate being Fed Well!