whiskey sours

Tart bourbon cocktails

A whiskey sour is a cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar, typically served over ice and sometimes garnished with a cherry or orange slice.

The plural refers to multiple servings: We ordered whiskey sours at the bar.

The drink balances the burn of whiskey against citrus tartness and sweetness.

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Opposites
cocktail complexity

whiskey soursneat whiskey

whiskey neat · shots · neat pour

flavor profile

whiskey soursWhite Russians

Coffee-flavored creamy cocktails

old fashioned · mudslides · Manhattan · mint julep · Manhattans

beverage type

whiskey sourslemonade

Sweetened citrus beverage

mocktails · iced tea · soft drinks · sparkling water · soda pop

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG