Martie's Weekend Cocktail: Classic Whiskey Sour
Friday, February 11, 2011 at 5:25PM One of my all-time favorite cocktails; the Whiskey Sour. It's a classic that's making a comeback. The Whiskey Sour was my Mom's favorite cocktail to order for a special occasion... and on that rare occasion, I'd get to order a Shirley Temple. It always seemed so fancy and elegant to me. I always wondered how they got the top so frothy. Now I know they used a cocktail shaker to make it that way. Some people add lime juice. Some add a bit of egg white. This is the classic version.
Classic Whiskey Sour
2 ounces bourbon
2/3 ounces fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon superfine sugar (ok to use Confectioner's sugar because it will dissolve faster)
Dash of club soda (optional)
In a cocktail shaker add ice and all ingredients. Shake well, until the sugar dissolves. The classic way to serve is in a chilled martini glass or sour glass. I like to pour over ice in a short glass. Garnish with an orange slice and a Maraschino cherry.