Standard Method: Combine the water and powdered sugar in a saucepan over high heat. Heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, and place in a heat-safe container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
½ cup water, ½ cup powdered sugar
Alternate method: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and hot tap water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Store in heat safe container in your fridge until ready to use.
Whiskey Sour
Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a drink shaker with ice. Shake to combine, and pour into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon or orange twist and a cherry.
½ cup ice, 2 ounces whiskey, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the whiskey sour ingredients and a serving size of 1 (4 ounce) cocktail. Additionally, it does NOT include the lemon wedges and fresh cherries seen in the photos as garnish. Actual calories will vary. Please drink responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
Whiskey Sour Recipe
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
224
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
23
mg
1
%
Potassium
48
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.