Whiskey Sour with Birch Tone

Birch & Bitter

Whiskey Sour is a classic with a Nordic feel, this Whiskey Sour offers a balance between acidity, sweetness and a round character from the whiskey. A sprig of birch leaves gives both the appearance and aroma a hint of forest.

Ingredients

  • 5 cl bourbon whiskey
  • 3 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cl sugar syrup (1:1)
  • 2 cl egg white
  • Ice cubes
  • Birch leaves and dried lemon slice for garnish

Approach

  1. Shake all ingredients without ice for 10 seconds (dry shake).
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously for another 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled lowball glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with a birch leaf and a dried lemon slice.

Whiskey Sour Equipment

Flavor profile & serving tips

Tart, rich and smooth, the egg white creates a beautiful foam and softens the acidity of the lemon. Perfect as an aperitif or with a bonfire at dusk.

The Background to the Whiskey Sour

A whiskey sour is a drink made with whiskey , lemon juice , and sugar . The whiskey is either bourbon , American blended, or rye whiskey . [1] Egg whites may be added to create a foam on top of the drink, [1] and is called a Boston sour . [2] Another variation of the whiskey sour is to add orange juice , which is called a California sour . [1]

The whiskey sour was developed in the late 19th century from the drink Whiskey Crusta , which is described in Jerry Thomas's 1862 book How to Mix Drinks . [1]

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