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Whiskey Sour (Difford's recipe)
Citrus sourness mellowed by a touch of sugar and invigorated by a blast of toasty bourbon whiskey. Many assert a classic "Golden Ratio" for all sours...
Joachim Vernon
2nd September 2022 at 08:21
A friend recommended the 4:2:1 ratio, which Simon's ratio conforms to. I stick to my prohibition style of 3:2:1 Jameson works well. Ditch the egg-white foam. Bitters are optional or only if I remember. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. Love it
2nd September 2022 at 09:20
Expressed as 4:2:1 does make a lot more sense than my previous 8:4:2. Many thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm going to try your Jameson-led 3:2:1.