![]() On ships in the 1700s, there was no safe way to store food or water for months at sea. History of the Whiskey SourĬitrus has long been added to drinks, a practice that probably began as 18th-century sailors crossed long sea voyages for months at a time. And the sour is one! A basic sour involves a base liquor, lemon or lime juice, and a sweetener, usually sugar or simple syrup.Ĭommon sours you’ve probably already heard of: Daiquiris, Margaritas, Sidecars, Tom Collins, Cosmopolitans, and Gin Daisies. They are one of the oldest cocktails and feature in the 1862 book How to Mix Drinks by Jerry Thomas.Įssentially the original cocktails created the rules for mixing drinks even today. The Sour just means a family of mixed drinks or cocktails involving a sour component, usually citrus. A whiskey sour is a variation on a key type of drink in general: The Sour. ![]() One of the most delicious cocktails on the planet, obviously! But I’m guessing you’re looking for a little more than that. Whether you’re thinking of ordering it at your next happy hour or want to add it to your home cocktail bar, we’ll give you a run-down of everything you need to know about Whiskey Sours. What goes best? We’ve looked at five classic whiskeys that will change the flavor profile of your cocktail from bourbon to rye, to even smoky scotch! And you’ll definitely be able to order it at any bar you visit. ![]() Versatile and delicious, it has a long history and dates back to the very inception of mixology! Even better? It’s so easy to make you can quite easily try it at home. Whiskey Advocate calls the Whiskey Sour the “ essential whiskey cocktail.” Its universal simplicity and elegance are making a comeback. ![]()
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