Whiskey Sour

 Whiskey Sour

Up in the ranks from number 5 last year, the Whiskey Sour was in the top 10 at nearly 60% of the bars polled. It's make with bourbon, lemon juice, a teaspoon of sugar, and an optional egg white.

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces bourbon    

3/4  ounce fresh lemon juice 

3/4  ounce simple syrup 

1/2  orange wheel (for serving) 

Maraschino cherry (for serving)

Preparation: Shake with ice. Strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass to serve "on the    rocks."

Served: Shaken; on the rocks

Standard garnish: Maraschino cherry, Lemon rind, Sugared glass, Orange slice

Drinkware: Old fashioned glass, Cobbler