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An oldie but a goodie…the Whiskey Sour is a classic that won’t quit. Today is Whiskey Sour Day…let’s celebrate!
The Whiskey Sour officially dates back to the 1860s, but sailors in the British Navy had been drinking something very similar long before that. On long sea journeys, water was not always dependable, so to combat that, spirits were often used. – themanual.com
Why is it called a Whiskey Sour?
To prevent a ship full of intoxicated shipmates, the liquor, usually rum once it was discovered, was watered down and lemon or lime juice was added to mask the flavor of the rum. Hence, we have a very early version of the Sour.
Whiskey Sour
Ingredients
2 Parts of The Busker Irish Whiskey
1 Part of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 Part sugar syrup
1/2 Part of egg white
3 Parts of your choice of bitters
Cherry or lemon twist for garnish
Directions
Fill a shaker with ice. Add 2 Parts The Busker Irish Whiskey
Add 1 Part freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Add 1/2 Part sugar syrup
Add 1/2 Part egg white
Add 3 Parts bitters
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass
Garnish with a lemon twist
About The Busker: The Busker collection includes all four types of Irish whiskey—Single Grain, Single Pot Still, and Single Malt whiskey, all finished in Bourbon and Marsala casks, as well as a Blend (Triple Cask Triple Smooth), which is a blend of Single Malt & Single Pot Still. The Busker’s highest-quality whiskeys are made at the Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow, located on an 18th-century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East region.
Cheers!
Please drink responsibly.
Feature Photo by Adam Jaime on Unsplash
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