What ingredients do I need for Bourbon Sour?

To make Bourbon Sour, you need: 1/2 tsp superfine Sugar, 1 Orange, 2 oz Bourbon, 1 Maraschino Cherry, 1 oz Lemon Juice.

How do I make Bourbon Sour?

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake well. Strain into a whiskey sour glass. Garnish with the orange slice and cherry.

What glass should I use for Bourbon Sour?

Bourbon Sour is traditionally served in a Coupe.

Is Bourbon Sour an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Bourbon Sour is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Bourbon Sour?

Bourbon Sour contains approximately 195 calories per serving.

Bourbon Sour

Name: Bourbon Sour
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp superfine Sugar; 1 Orange; 2 oz Bourbon; 1 Maraschino Cherry; 1 oz Lemon Juice

Straight bourbon shaken with fresh lemon and a little superfine sugar, garnished with orange and cherry. Clean, tart and built on the whiskey's own caramel notes.

19.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

195 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Sugar· not in your bar1/2 tsp superfine
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
Orange(optional)· not in your bar1
Bourbon· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Rye Whiskey — spicier, drier, Tennessee Whiskey — close cousin, a bit mellower
Maraschino Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener

Instructions

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar.
Shake well.
Strain into a whiskey sour glass.
Garnish with the orange slice and cherry.