Basic Whiskey Sour
Esquire Magazine +

  • 2 Oz Whiskey-American +
  • 3/4 Oz Lemon Juice +
  • TSP Sugar Superfine +

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    Shake with ice, then serve Neat in a Champagne Coupe (Saucer)


    Notes: by David Wondrich http://www.esquire.com/features/drinking/sour-cocktail-0912

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