Penny's Whiskey Sour

Elevate your cocktail game with Penny's Whiskey Sour, a timeless classic with a modern twist. This silky-smooth drink combines the bold richness of bourbon or rye whiskey with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the perfect touch of sweetness from simple syrup. An optional egg white adds a luxurious frothy texture, while a couple of dashes of aromatic Angostura bitters bring complexity to each sip. Quick to prepare in just five minutes, this recipe offers the choice of serving it over ice or straight up in a coupe glass for a more refined presentation. Finished with a garnish of a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry, Penny's Whiskey Sour is the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and spirit-forward sophistication—making it a standout addition to any cocktail repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 oz Whiskey (bourbon or rye)
0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz Simple syrup
1 large Egg white (optional)
1 cup Ice cubes
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 garnish Lemon wheel or twist
1 garnish Maraschino cherry

Directions

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, combine whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using).

Step 2

Dry shake (without ice) for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white, if included.

Step 3

Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds to chill the cocktail.

Step 4

Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice or into a coupe glass if you prefer it without ice.

Step 5

Top the drink with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, creating a decorative pattern if desired.

Step 6

Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist and a maraschino cherry.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly crafted Penny's Whiskey Sour!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(377.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	191.5

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 55.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4.6mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 81.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.0%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 72.2%