Meriwether Whiskey Sour
A bright, balanced bourbon sour where fresh lemon cuts through Meriwether’s proof while syrup rounds the finish.
Equipment
- Shaker tin, jigger, strainer, citrus press
- Rocks glass or coupe
Ingredients
- 1.75 oz / 52 ml Meriwether Bourbon
- 0.75 oz / 22 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz / 15 ml Simple syrup
- 0.5 oz / 15 ml Egg white optional
- 2 Drops Angostura bitters
- 1 Orange wheel and cocktail cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add Meriwether Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker tin.
- Dry shake without ice for 10 seconds if using egg white.
- Add ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, or strain into a chilled coupe.
- Add two drops of Angostura bitters on top.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and cocktail cherry.
Notes
For a cleaner tasting-room version, skip the egg white and serve over fresh ice. Keep the lemon fresh, bottled juice will flatten the cocktail.