Whiskey Sour

classic #cocktail #bourbon #sour

Spec

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Lemon juice (fresh)
  • 0.75 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
  • 0.5 oz Egg white OR FiFo foam
  • Angostura bitters (3 drops on foam)

Build

Dry shake all ingredients (no ice) for 10 seconds to emulsify. Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds. Double-strain into a coupe. Drop 3 dots of Angostura on the foam and run a pick through to create the swirl pattern.

Story

1860s, originally called a 'Stone Sour' or 'Boston Sour' when egg white was added. The benchmark cocktail for proving a bartender can shake.

Service note

Coupe, no ice, foam intact. If guest declines egg white, use FiFo or omit; do not substitute simple syrup.

Tasting notes

Bright acid, lush texture, restrained sweetness. The foam should be pillowy, not flat.

Costing

  • Pour cost: $2.10
  • Menu price: $16
  • Margin: 87%

Costing is directional. Confirm against current beverage grid when invoices update.