Whiskey Sour

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 1/2 ounce egg white (optional)
• Garnish: Angostura bitters

Steps

1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white, if using, to a shaker and dry-shake for 30 seconds without ice.
2. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with 3 or 4 drops of Angostura bitters.

Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Steps

1. Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. Let cool, then pour into a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid.
4. Simple syrup will keep, refrigerated, for about one month.