7/10/2023 0 Comments Holiday whiskey sour recipe![]() ![]() In the 1700's and 1800's, sailors would bring rum, whiskey, or gin onto the ships as a way to drink fluids when water either became unsafe to drink, or started to run low. Once sailors discovered citrus fruits could help keep scurvy at bay, many ships loaded up with lemons, limes, and oranges before setting sail. ![]() Of course, a great source of vitamin C is citrus fruits, such as lemons, that are now a standard garnish in whiskey sours. ![]() The sour drinks provided a healthy dose of vitamin C and were a healthier alternative to the water supply on board merchant ships.ĭecades later, doctors would discover that it was the vitamin C in sour drinks consumed by sailors aboard ships that ultimately prevented scurvy. In the early days of sailing the open seas, the crew would sometimes run low on perishable food stores and would then have to survive on foods that had a long shelf life, but lacking proper nutrition. Some of those crew would suffer from scurvy, a disease caused by malnutrition, led to anemia, exhaustion, and random bleeding which leads to infections and possibly death. In fact, its been said that "sours", which are made with any spirit or liquor, were created to keep sailors healthy while at sea. However, we can accurately assume whiskey sours have existed for longer than what's been formally documented. The first known published whiskey sour recipe is in "The Bartender's Guide " written by Jerry Thomas in 1862. A Brief History of the Whiskey Sour Recipe Whatever variations you make to your whiskey sour, there's no denying it's a great way to enjoy bourbon. Over the decades, there have been many variations of this popular cocktail classic, including the New York sour, Southern whiskey sour, and scotch sour. The popular cocktail has a very interesting beginning which can be traced back to the early 1800s as a medicinal tonic. The ratios are also based on the way my husband likes his drink, but you can definitely play with it to your liking.& ORIGINAL RECIPE A whiskey sour recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors a drink enjoyed by bourbon enthusiasts and those new to bourbon alike. Remember, these measurements yield 2 cocktails, but the parts are listed to easily make more or less (make a whole pitcher for your holiday party!). Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a few fresh cranberries, and serve immediately! Remove the lid and strain the cocktail into two cobbler or old fashioned glasses filled with ice. Top the shaker with the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. To it, add 3oz of whiskey (3 parts), 2 oz of fresh lemon juice (2 parts), 1 oz of simple syrup (1 part) and 2 oz cranberry juice (2 parts). Start with a cocktail shaker filled about halfway with ice. Turning this traditional drink into a perfect holiday party cocktail is so simple. But as long as you are using pasteurized egg whites, it is totally safe! My husband is a little freaked out about the egg white/bean juice idea, so he never includes that. Whiskey sour, or bourbon whiskey sour depending on what alcohol you use, is my husbands favorite cocktail! We got a brand new cocktail bar tool set for our wedding and I have not heard the shaker stop since! I am not the biggest fan of whiskey, but this cocktail is hard to resist, even for me.Ī traditional whiskey sour contains 3 parts whiskey, 2 parts lemon juice, 1 part simple syrup, and an egg white, or aquafaba (garbanzo bean liquid) for the vegan version- this provides the classic foam at the top. An equally bright, yet earthy and warming classic cocktail gets a new twist with that signature holiday deep red, given by a splash of cranberry. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than with a fun holiday themed cocktail?!? That is why I would like to present my 5 days of holiday cocktails!ĭay 1 we have a cranberry whiskey sour. ![]()
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