THE JUICY WHISKEY SOUR, A BUILD ON THE CLASSIC

The Whiskey Sour is one of the more historical drinks in American cocktail history. As David Wondrich so eloquently points out in his James Beard award-winning cocktail book, Imbibe!, the Whiskey Sour in its prime was "one of the cardinal points of American drinking..." It has taken many shapes and forms throughout time, per the tradition of family, culture, and geography, but this riff on Dan Sabo's Whiskey Sour (which includes orange juice) is one that I thoroughly enjoy.

I'll be drinking it throughout the holidays as a crisp, smooth, palate-cleanser. The main ingredient and technique separating this cocktail from its original recipe is that it's juice-shaken with two of Herb & Lou's infused blood-orange ginger ice cubes (which make a great holiday gift, FYI).

The Juicy Whiskey Sour

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  • 2 oz Bulleit Rye
  • 1 oz lemon
  • 1/2 oz orange juice
  • 1/2 oz Demerara syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 Herb & Lou's "The Cooper" infused ice cubes

Directions: Include all ingredients (excluding ice) into shaker. Dry shake for 20 seconds, then add 2 Herb & Lou's "The Cooper" cubes and fill with ice. Wet shake until chilled, double-strain into double-rocks glass and garnish with lemon zest and orange wheel. 

Press: https://talesofthecocktail.com/recipes/juicy-whiskey-sour

 

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