Chef John's Whiskey Sour

Homemade simple syrup and the addition of an egg white makes Chef John's best whiskey sour recipe a tasty, summer-ready, go-to cocktail that's sure to please!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 555 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg white
• ice cubes as needed
• 2 fluid ounces 100-proof bourbon whiskey
• 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 drops orange bitters, or more to taste
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare simple syrup: Bring sugar and water to a simmer in a small pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a small bowl and let cool completely before using, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Make cocktail: Pour 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, bitters, and egg white into a large cocktail shaker. Cover with a smaller cocktail shaker, or top, and give cocktail a "dry shake" without ice, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add 3 ice cubes to bourbon mixture, cover, and shake vigorously until the shaker is very cold and the outside is frosty, about 45 seconds. Uncover and strain into a rocks glass containing 1 large ice cube.