Method
How to make Whiskey Sour
Follow the 7 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a rocks glass and prepare fresh ice for serving.
- 02
Add 60 ml bourbon, 30 ml lemon juice, 20 ml simple syrup, and the optional 20 ml egg white to an empty shaker.
- 03
If using egg white, seal the shaker and shake without ice for 10–15 seconds to create foam; otherwise continue.
- 04
Add ice until the shaker is about two-thirds full and shake vigorously for another 12–15 seconds.
- 05
Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh ice and fine-strain the Whiskey Sour over it.
- 06
If using Angostura bitters, place the 3 dashes over the foam or surface of the drink.
- 07
Serve immediately while the drink is cold and the foam is fresh.
Tasting profile
What does Whiskey Sour taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (5/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessDominant · 5/5
- BitternessVery low · 1/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessMedium · 3/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Whiskey Sour: ingredient choices
Can I make this Whiskey Sour without egg white?
Yes. Egg white is explicitly optional in Kokto’s build. Keep the required bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup amounts; the finished texture will differ without the egg-white foam.
Compare New York Sour: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Whiskey SourMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Whiskey Sour questions
What is in a Whiskey Sour?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Whiskey Sour take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Whiskey Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Whiskey Sour alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1seed.recipe.whiskey-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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