Cocktail Recipe: The Whiskey Sour

We’re bringing you a classic cocktail – The Whiskey Sour, featuring Teeling Small Batch Whiskey! Despite it having the word ‘sour’ in the name, the simple syrup balances the cocktail nicely and prevents it from being too tart. Although The Whiskey Sour has been around for a while, it was first written down in The Bartenders Guide (1862) by Jerry Thomas. It also serves as a base for many of the other sour cocktails.

The Whiskey Sour’s difficulty rating was 6/10 as there’s quite a few steps to do. For example, there is an initial dry shaker (shake without ice) to get the correct egg white texture. However, the remainder of the recipe is fairly straightforward.

We served The Whiskey Sour in a rocks glass over ice, as per tradition. The drink itself is a beautiful yellow colour with a thin top of foam from the egg white. Not only does the egg white add an interesting visual aspect, it also provides a rich and creamy texture to the cocktail. The bright maraschino cherry serves as an elegant pop of colour.

We also have more cocktail recipes featuring Teeling Whiskey. If you’re feeling adventurous you should try the Teeling Mai Tai. Want a classic? Try the Tipperary. Need refreshment? Give the Mint Julep a go. All of these cocktail recipes are featured on the Tipsy with Tyreek blog.

If you’re wanting to explore the Teeling Whiskey brand or purchase a bottle, here is the link to their website: https://www.teelingwhiskey.com 

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The Whiskey Sour

Prep Time 2 minutes

Creation Time 4 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 drink

A classic cocktail that perfectly balances sweet with sour. Featuring Teeling Small Batch Whiskey alongside lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white and a dash of Angostura bitters. Recipe inspired by Steve the Bartender. Difficulty: 6/10

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• Fine Strainer
• Hawthorne Strainer
• Jigger
• Small Paring Knife
• Chopping Board
• Cocktail Stick
• Glassware: Rocks Glass

Ingredients

Drink

• 60 ml Teeling Small Batch Whiskey
• 22.5 ml Lemon Juice
• 22.5 ml 1:1 Simple Syrup
• 15 ml Egg White
• 1 Spray of Angostura Bitters

Garnish

• 1 Orange Slice
• 1 Maraschino Cherry

Instructions 

• Add ice into your rock glass to chill the glass
• Add the egg white and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker without ice.
• Shake for 60 seconds.
• Add the whiskey and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake for 10 seconds
• Double strain into your rocks glass.
• Allow the egg to separate and add a dash of Angostura Bitters on top.
• Garnish with a slice of orange and a skewered maraschino cherry.
• Enjoy your drink.

Course: Cocktail