Does a cherry go in a whiskey sour?

Cherries are a classic garnish for a whiskey sour. However, in this recipe, I made them part of the cocktail rather than just the garnish.

How do you make a whiskey sour at home?

Making a whiskey sour at home is easy. Simply shake the cocktail ingredients together in a shaker. You want to first do a dry skae (without ice), then a shake with ice in order to create a nice layer of foam.

How do I make a whiskey sour without a raw egg?

You can substitute 1-ounce of aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) in place of an egg white for one cocktail.

Do you put ice in whiskey sours?

Yes. You want to use a large cube or fill the glass halfway with fresh crushed ice. Don't use the same ice you used to shake the cocktail because it will be too melted.

Can I use lime in a whiskey sour?

Absolutely. The flavor is slightly different but lime juice still offers the tart citrus flavor that complements the sweetness of the other ingredients.

Cherry Whiskey Sour

Name: Cherry Whiskey Sour
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherries, pitted; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 ounces bourbon whiskey; 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice; 3/4 ounce cherry syrup; 1 egg white; 2-3 dashes bitters

Description

This Cherry Whiskey Sour features tart summer cherries in a fresh take on a classic cocktail. With a smooth egg white foam and homemade cherry syrup, it’s bold, refreshing, and just the right amount of fancy.

Ingredients

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for the cherry syrup

1/2 cup cherries, pitted
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar

for the cocktail

2 ounces bourbon whiskey
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 ounce cherry syrup
1 egg white
2-3 dashes bitters

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Instructions

Make the cherry syrup. Add the pitted cherries to a small saucepan with the water and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the cherries with a spoon as they cook.
Strain the cherries through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing as much liquid out of them as possible. Discard (or eat) the cherry solids and pour the syrup into a jar to cool until you're ready to make the cocktail. You should have enough syrup for 4 to 5 cocktails. You can make this up to two weeks in advance.
Make the cocktail. Add the bourbon whiskey, lime juice, cherry syrup, egg white, and bitters to a shaker. Put the top on without adding ice, and shake well for about 15 seconds. Then, add a large scoop of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 10-15 seconds.
Serve. Strain the cocktail into a glass with fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cherries.

Notes

Don't skip the dry (without ice) shake. Shaking before adding the ice helps to emulsify the ingredients and create a foamier consistency, which is what we're going for in this cocktail. And be sure to shake vigorously to achieve a nice foam.

If the cocktail isn't foamy after you've strained it into your glass, you can return it to the shaker with fresh ice and shake again.

For an extra cold cocktail, place your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes in advance.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Shaking
Cuisine: American