The Whisky Sour is a drink that has an excellent pedigree, with the first mention of being found in 1870 in a Wisconsin Newspaper. This drink has been a favorite of the world’s manliest men since its inception, being enjoyed by soldiers and officers alike. It’s somewhat strange that in recent years it has gained something of a reputation as a ‘girly drink’, but the contestation of which side of that line of machismo it falls on matters not when you’re enjoying this refreshing bit of historical liquor. One thing that’s decidedly not girly about this drink is the robustness of whisky, which has the staying power any man would envy. Whisky, when kept in an unopened bottle, can see the passing of a century without becoming undrinkable, and once opened is still good for a solid 5 years after the seal has been broken. Needless to say, with a durability like that, there’s nothing weak or frail about this bold drink. Recipes Over the years there have been an increasing number of variations on this drink, but the foundation of the Whisky Sour has always been whisky (often but not always bourbon) mixed with lemon juice and sweetened with sugar. A half Orange is then used to garnish the glass, and a maraschino cherry will be dropped in to top it all off. 'Good for 5 years after the seal has been broken'
I do like a whiskey sour...if I ever dragged under duress into a cocktail bar then this is always my choice ...
I'll have mine without all the additives thanks. No bottle lasts that long in Casa Del Terrordale. 5 days would be a record and probably I'd have to have been away from home for at least 3 of them.
Never add anything to whisky. If you must have something with it, put it in the glass first, then add the whisky. That way, you can only improve what's in the glass.
My old neighbour,ex RAF air sea rescue ,sadly no longer with us often said "NEVER add water to whisky,I've seen what water does to the bottom of boats" God rest his soul
