Cherry Whiskey Sour
This cherry whiskey sour recipe combines bourbon, cherry juice, citrus, and homemade cherry simple syrup for a sweet-tart cocktail that's easy to make and perfect for happy hour.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 256kcal
Cost $1
Equipment
Ingredients
Cherry Whiskey Sour
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz cherry juice
- 1 oz cherry simple syrup
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Ice cube(s)
- 1 egg white optional
- Maraschino cherries and orange slice for garnish
Cherry Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup cherry juice from the jar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup by combining the juice, sugar, and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Heat until dissolved, then cool completely.
- Add bourbon, cherry juice, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake again for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- If using an egg white, add to the empty shaker and shake for a minute to build foam, then pour on top of cocktail.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and an orange slice. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Add a splash of seltzer for a lighter version.
- Leftover simple syrup is fantastic over ice cream.
- This recipe makes one drink, but can easily be doubled for a crowd.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg