The whisky sour is possibly the most well known whisky cocktail. It’s a great way to compliment the complex flavours of your favourite whisky with some sweetness and just a little bit of citrus. You’d be hard pressed to find a bar anywhere that won’t serve you up a whisky sour, and you can even make your own at home with ingredients you probably already have. Interested in trying your hand at making a whisky sour cocktail? Here’s how. Making a whisky sour Anyone can be a master bartender with the right supplies and a little knowledge. The whisky sour is a great place to start if you’re looking to shore up your drink mixing skills. It’s not terribly complicated, it’s insanely popular, and the end result is delicious. It’s actually pretty simple to whip up this iconic drink. Here are your basic whisky sour ingredients: 60ml Whisky 30ml Lemon juice 15ml Simple Syrup Don’t be afraid to play around a bit with the measurements. Any recipe calling for citrus is going to require a bit of creativity, so you may need to experiment with the lemon to sugar ratio a bit. And don’t be afraid to be creative with the whisky you use, either. Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark and Starward are all excellent options. Consider also Westland if you’re in the mood for an American single malt. Don’t have any simple syrup? Don’t worry, in a pinch you can make your own. Just mix a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar together by shaking it in a closed container or heating the mixture over the stove. Once you’ve got your ingredients, you’re already ninety percent done. Just whip everything up in a cocktail shaker along with some ice and you’re ready to go! A whisky sour is typically served over ice (a single, large ice cube if you can find one) and garnished with a lemon or orange wedge and a cherry. Go ahead and mix it up Everyone’s whisky sour recipe is a little bit different, so don’t hesitate to make this drink your own. Some people throw lime juice into the mix for some extra tartness, and egg whites aren’t uncommon either (although the latter is sometimes renamed to a Boston sour). Having your own unique version of a whisky sour is a great conversation starter.