Lemon sour

Lemon Sour

Lemon Sour

Cocktail
Type	Mixed drink
Served	On the rocks
Standard garnish	Lemon slice
Standard drinkware	Old Fashioned glass
Commonly used ingredients	2 oz (60 ml) lemon juice 1 oz (30 ml) simple syrup 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon whiskey

The Lemon Sour is a classic cocktail that combines the tangy flavor of lemon juice with the sweetness of simple syrup and the richness of bourbon whiskey. It is a refreshing and balanced drink that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

To make a Lemon Sour, you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 oz (60 ml) lemon juice
• 1 oz (30 ml) simple syrup
• 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon whiskey

Preparation

Follow these steps to prepare a Lemon Sour:

1. Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and bourbon whiskey.
3. Shake well to mix the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into the glass over the ice.
5. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Variations

There are several variations of the Lemon Sour that you can try:

• Whiskey Sour: Replace the bourbon whiskey with whiskey of your choice.
• Vodka Sour: Replace the bourbon whiskey with vodka.
• Gin Sour: Replace the bourbon whiskey with gin.

See Also

• Cocktail
• Bourbon Whiskey
• Simple Syrup