whisky sour
Definition
Noun: A whisky sour is a classic cocktail made by mixing whisky (typically bourbon or rye) with lemon juice and sugar or simple syrup. It is shaken with ice and often served strained into a glass, sometimes garnished with a slice of orange or a cherry. The name describes the drink's characteristic balance of the "sour" taste from citrus and the spirit base of whisky.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- After a long day, he ordered a whisky sour at the bar.
- The bartender is famous for her perfectly balanced whisky sour.
- A classic whisky sour contains whisky, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Advanced Usage
- "to make a whisky sour": The process of preparing this specific cocktail.
- Do you know how to make a proper whisky sour?
- "a twist on a whisky sour": Refers to a variation of the traditional recipe.
- This version with maple syrup and egg white is a popular twist on the classic whisky sour.
Variants and Related Words
- Sour (noun): The general category of cocktails made with a spirit, citrus juice, and a sweetener. A whisky sour is a type of sour.
- Other common sours include the gin sour and the pisco sour.
- Boston sour (noun): A common name for a whisky sour prepared with the addition of an egg white for texture and foam.
- New York sour (noun): A variation of a whisky sour where a float of red wine is added on top.
Synonyms
- Cocktail: A general term for a mixed drink.
- Mixed drink: A broader term for any beverage combining alcohol with other ingredients.
Related Phrases
- "On the rocks": Served over ice. While a traditional whisky sour is shaken and strained, one could order it "on the rocks".
- I'll have the whisky sour on the rocks, please.
- "Straight up" or "Up": Served chilled and strained into a glass without ice. This is the typical serving style for a whisky sour.
- She prefers her whisky sour served up in a coupe glass.
Noun
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a sour made with whiskey
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