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The Golden Hour Whiskey Sour

A golden bourbon whiskey sour brightened with fresh lemon and a splash of orange.

Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
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The Golden Hour Whiskey Sour
As seen on Episode 249

The preparation

4 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. 02

    Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

  3. 03

    Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

  4. 04

    Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Fresh lemon juice is what keeps this bright instead of flat, so squeeze it right before you build the drink. Shake it hard for a full fifteen seconds so it comes out cold with a little froth on top.”

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