Whiskey Sour
TypeCocktail
OriginUSA
First Known1860s
About Whiskey Sour
Bourbon or rye whiskey with lemon juice and sugar. The egg white variant creates a silky foam. First printed recipe appeared in Jerry Thomass 1862 Bartenders Guide. One of the six basic drinks per David Embury. The Boston Sour adds a red wine float.
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