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Whiskey · Rocks

Whiskey Sour

Bourbon and tart lemon, with a softer texture when egg white is included.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS

A story still to uncover

We haven’t verified a history note for this cocktail yet. Its recipe and flavor profile are available below; we’ll keep the origin story open rather than fill in the gaps.

ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE

Dryness44
Spirit-forward42
Bitterness6
Smokiness0
Citrus85
Herbal6
Richness49
Effervescence0

Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.

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Pisco Sour

Brandy & pisco · Wine glass

Pisco Sour has a closely matched flavor profile to Whiskey Sour on these eight dimensions. Ingredients can still give it a different character.

Grape-spirit fruit beneath bright lemon, with a soft top if egg white is used.

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Biggest differences

DrynessSweetDry
Whiskey Sour44
Pisco Sour52
Spirit-forwardLess spirit-forwardMore spirit-forward
Whiskey Sour42
Pisco Sour50
BitternessLess bitterMore bitter
Whiskey Sour6
Pisco Sour5
Full flavor comparison · all eight dimensions
RichnessLight-bodiedRich
Whiskey Sour49
Pisco Sour50
SmokinessLess smokyMore smoky
Whiskey Sour0
Pisco Sour0
CitrusLess citrusyMore citrusy
Whiskey Sour85
Pisco Sour85
HerbalLess herbalMore herbal
Whiskey Sour6
Pisco Sour6
EffervescenceStillEffervescent
Whiskey Sour0
Pisco Sour0

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The recipe

One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification

  • 60 ml bourbon
  • 30 ml lemon juice
  • 20 ml simple syrup
  • 15 ml pasteurized egg white (optional)

If using egg white, shake without ice first. Add ice, shake again and strain over fresh ice.

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Recipe notes & reference

House variation: 60 ml bourbon, 30 ml lemon, optional measured pasteurized egg white; lemon garnish.

Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.

IBA · recipe reference ↗

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