- Best Bourbon: Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon.
- Best Rye: Rittenhouse.
- Best Flavored: Traverse City American Cherry Edition.
- Best Irish: Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt.
- Best Tennessee: Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack.
- Best Canadian: Lot 40 Rye Whisky.
“I typically use a sweeter, softer bourbon.” The gentle, fruity flavors of Four Roses perfectly balance out the sharp acidity of lemon juice, making for a Whiskey Sour that's ideal for beginners or simply those who don't want too much heat or edge on their cocktail.11 Mar 2021
Is a whiskey sour made with bourbon?
Whiskey Sour
Bon Appetit
4.5
(186)
Bourbon, simple syrup, maraschino cherry, lemon juice, orange wheel
Link: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/whiskey-sour
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Whiskey Sour
Liquor.com
4.2
(340)
5 mins
Bourbon, simple syrup, egg white, lemon juice, angostura bitters
Link: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/whiskey-sour/
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Best Whiskey Sour Recipe
A Couple Cooks
5.0
(3)
3 mins
Maple syrup, ice, orange peel, bourbon whiskey, lemon juice
Link: https://www.acouplecooks.com/whiskey-sour/
Can you use any whiskey for a whiskey sour?
If you want a classic Whiskey Sour… The traditional Whiskey Sour calls for an 80-proof bourbon as the base, which adds a touch of vanilla and oak without overpowering the sweet vs. sour tug-of-war going on in the glass. We made our classic Whiskey Sour with Basil Hayden's, but any mid-range, 80-proof bourbon will do.25 Aug 2016
Is Jack Daniels good for whiskey sour?
The key to the perfect whiskey sour is good quality bourbon like Bulleit, Woodford Reserve, or Jack Daniel's. Fresh lemon juice is imperative Bottled lemon juices just don't taste good and affect the quality of your drink.26 Nov 2019
Can you use whiskey instead of bourbon in a whiskey sour?
Club soda with Jack Daniel's produces a nice refreshing drink. Fill tall glass with ice, add Jack Daniel's and top with club soda. Simply adding a drop of sparkling water also changes the strength of the whiskey and is best done in a tall glass with little or no ice.6 Aug 2021
Why is Jack Daniels sour?
Using a bit of starter is why Jack Daniel's is called a sour mash. The mash ferments for a full six days before being single distilled in a large copper still made to our exact specifications. And rather than double or triple-distillation, we vaporize and condense our whiskey only once.
Can you use rye for Whiskey Sour?
In a cocktail shaker combine Whip Saw Rye, lemon juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters and egg white and shake for 30 seconds to combine. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds. Strain and serve over ice, drizzle Partner Vermouth over the top and garnish with a lemon wheel.