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Whisky Sour

On the menuSimple sours

Round, lemony, silky.

Whisky Sour – v18 May 2026

Original, based on The Cocktail Edit’s Whiskey Sour.

Method:
Dry shake, wet shake, double strain
Glass:
Chilled Coupe
Overhead view of the finished sour: ice sphere, bitters hearts, borage and lemon twist v2

Versions

  1. v2

    Original, based on The Cocktail Edit’s Whiskey Sour

    Changes since v1

    Adapted from the Cocktail Edit (a bar book gifted to me by my aunt for my birthday) for sous vide pasteurised egg whites, which behave a bit differently than fresh but made a lovely, stable foam with some adjustments. This attempt confirmed lemon oleo was an improvement on the original recipe.

    • The sour garnished with a lemon twist and a blue borage flower 8 May 2026
    • A version without the ice sphere: golden sour in a coupe with borage and a lemon twist 8 May 2026
    • Close-up of the borage and lemon garnish on the rim of the sour 8 May 2026
    • Overhead view of the finished sour: ice sphere, bitters hearts, borage and lemon twist 8 May 2026
  2. v1 · current

    Original, based on The Cocktail Edit’s Whiskey Sour

    First version

    I forgot to prep or add the simple syrup! Rescued with lemon oleo saccharum stirred into the glass, which turned out better than simple.

    • Overhead view of a sour with a clear ice sphere and drops of bitters drawn into hearts 8 May 2026
    • Hand holding the sour up to a window, the bitters hearts on its foam 8 May 2026