Best Grandmas Whiskey Sour Recipes

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EASY HOMEMADE WHISKEY SOUR



Easy Homemade Whiskey Sour image

I'm not a fan of store-bought sour mix, so I came up with my own version.

Provided by Hot Mama

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces simple syrup
1 fluid ounce whiskey
1 fluid ounce fresh lemon juice
ΒΌ cup crushed ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Stir simple syrup, whiskey, and lemon juice together in a glass. Stir in ice. Garnish with cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CLASSIC WHISKEY SOUR



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If it's not made from scratch, it ain't a Whiskey Sour. For a cleaner, classier looking drink, strain the lemon juice to remove seeds and pulp.

Provided by JEESH999

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fluid ounce simple syrup
2 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
5 fluid ounces whiskey
ice cubes
3 maraschino cherries for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the simple syrup, lemon juice and whiskey in a shaker. Fill with ice. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosty. Strain into martini glasses and garnish with a maraschino cherry. This can also be served in tumblers full of ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

WHISKEY SOURS



Whiskey Sours image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup Bourbon, such as Maker's Mark
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes)
2/3 cup sugar syrup (see Cook's Note)
Maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Combine the Bourbon, lemon juice, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and serve it straight up or over ice in a highball glass with a maraschino cherry.

FRESH WHISKEY SOURS



Fresh Whiskey Sours image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 4 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
2/3 cup sugar syrup (see below)
Maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into glasses. Add a maraschino cherry and serve ice cold.
  • Sugar syrup: Put 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Chill thoroughly before using.

GRANDMA'S WHISKEY SOUR



Grandma's Whiskey Sour image

Wonderful, "old school" cocktail that my Grandma would serve to her Bridge Club and I was her apprentice!

Provided by ChefJenniN

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 ounces of your favorite whiskey (a jigger is one shot)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1 maraschino cherry (garnish)
twist lemon rind

Steps:

  • In a low cocktail glass (or if using high ball just double the recipe but it'll be strong!).
  • add ice cubes first (handful).
  • add the first four ingredients and stir well.
  • top with a cherry and twist and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.4, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5

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