Fresh Whiskey Sours
PUBLISHED ON: 11.27.2011
Sunday posts I usually feel compelled to share a meal with you and save the cocktail posts closer to the weekend. Today I changed my mind. It’s been a busy week for many of us, traveling, cooking, eating, eating some more, and eating again. If your cooking groove has been spent for the week, kick-back, eat left-overs (if you have any left), leave the dishes for another day and enjoy a cocktail.
This recipe lacks the traditional sweet and sour mix. Instead, the sweet and sour is a blend of fresh squeezed lemon and lime juices, with simple syrup.
Fresh Whiskey Sours
Makes 4
Recipe from Ina Garten
Ingredients:
3/4 cup Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
2/3 cup sugar syrup (see below)
Maraschino cherries
Sugar Syrup
Put 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Chill throughly before using.
Directions:
Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into glasses. Add a maraschino cherry and serve ice cold.
Enjoy!
Rosaria Williams
Ah, a good cocktail is always welcome!
Federica Simoni
mmmmmmmmmmmm..che delizia!!!!!!!!!
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook
I haven't had one of those in ages! They look so good. Pretty glass.
~Lavender Dreamer~
That makes my mouth water! I haven't had one of those in years…sounds good! ♥
Chris
Ahhh thanks, I could go for one of those right now.
Barbara
I'm shooting this recipe off to my sister ASAP. It's her favorite.Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Velva!
Michelle
I need one of these!
Michelle B
My grandpa used to love these. Thanks for the memory jog!
chow and chatter
fun drinks and they look so pretty 😉
Chef E
They are fun drinks! Look yummy too…
Big Dude
I've never been a brown liquor fan but often wish I were so I could enjoy good looking drinks like this.
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
Mmmm, lip smacking good!
Marguerite
Looks great and I would love one of these right now! Cheers!
Kim
Oh my….yes, I would love one of these right now. It's been a long and lovely holiday weekend, but I'm SO ready for my husband to go back to work and for my daughter to go back to school. I need some peace and quiet!
That Girl
I am so excited to be able to try your drinks again!
Kitchen Belleicious
YUM! Looks like the perfect drink for the holiday season- stress or no stress:)
Claudia
A fun blast from my past – my parents and aunts and uncles always served whiskey sours at holiday gatherings. But I suspect they used a mix! You are so right – time to kick back a bit before the next round of frenzy starts.
The JR
I think I would like that!
teresa
you make the prettiest cocktails! this looks perfect for the holidays!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
That looks so refreshing! Love the fresh juice in this recipe. Cheers!
Kathleen
You do cocktails right girl! Love the glasses!
Mary
Your timing is excellent! I have whiskey left in the pantry and I was clueless what to do with it. YAY! I might actually make a drink for myself this week. Thanks!
Hungry Dog
I have a soft spot for whiskey sours as they were the first mixed drink I really got hooked on. Haven't had one in a long time but now I'm in th mood for one!
Eliana
they could not look more perfect Velva 🙂
Bo
I need a couple NOW!!!
The Absence of Alternatives
I want to leave the same comment on every single post of yours \”I want to go to there!\”
Anonymous
Due to my husband playing golf in a Jack Daniel' tournament we have a lot of JD in our house (and I do rather like the stuff). Always looking for a good way to serve it and this really fits the bill.