Whiskey Sour
Whisky Sour
Ingredientes
- Blended Whiskey 2 oz
- Lemon Juice of 1/2
- Powdered sugar 1/2 tsp
- Cherry 1
- Lemon 1/2 slice
Instrucciones
Shake with ice. Strain into chilled glass, garnish and serve. If served 'On the rocks', strain ingredients into old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
El Whiskey Sour es uno de los cócteles más duraderos y ampliamente reconocidos del mundo, elaborado con whiskey mezclado, jugo de limón fresco y azúcar en polvo, servido sobre hielo con adorno de cereza y limón. Como IBA Unforgettable, es la representación definitiva de la familia sour —un grupo de cócteles de destilado, cítrico y endulzante que constituye uno de los moldes básicos del bartending. El equilibrio entre el calor del whiskey, la acidez cítrica y la dulzura suave le ha ganado un lugar permanente en la cultura cóctelera.
History & Origins
Whiskey Sours appeared in Jerry Thomas's 1862 'How to Mix Drinks', making them among the earliest documented American cocktails. The sour template Thomas described — spirit, lemon, sugar — became the foundation of modern mixology's sour category and directly influenced drinks from the Daiquiri to the Margarita. The IBA includes it among its Unforgettables, and it consistently ranks among the most ordered cocktails globally. Adding egg white for a silky foam layer became a popular refinement in the 20th century.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Lemon zest and whiskey grain character, with a subtle sweetness from the powdered sugar. Palate: Tart and citrusy from the lemon juice, with blended whiskey's grain complexity and mild spice providing structure; the sweetener ties the components together into a balanced, pleasing whole. Finish: Refreshing and moderately dry with lingering lemon and whiskey warmth.
Pro Tip
For the best Whiskey Sour, add an egg white and dry-shake before adding ice — the foam transforms it from a good drink into a great one.
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