whiskey sour

American  

noun

1. a cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.

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whiskey sour British  

noun

1. a mixed drink of whisky and lime or lemon juice, sometimes sweetened

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Etymology

Origin of whiskey sour

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Using fresh, seasonal ingredients can transform a nonalcoholic drink from a self-imposed alternative into something that feels special, whether it’s a persimmon gin fizz or a spiced whiskey sour.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

But the proprietors of a bar might balk at suddenly doubling the price of a whiskey sour, and offering trendy new options that replace the egg with an essentially free ingredient might be appealing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

I also dialed the lemon juice down from what I would use in, say, a whiskey sour, so it doesn't overwhelm the apple flavor.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2021

Both ordered the Bullet Proof, a photogenic play on a whiskey sour featuring rye, St. Germain, turmeric, lemon, chili and bitters with a foamy egg white that Ms. Pistorius had seen on Instagram.

From New York Times • May 16, 2018

Equal parts bourbon, Nonino Quintessentia amaro, Aperol and fresh lemon juice, Paper Plane tastes like a fancy whiskey sour, the ideal drink for people who don’t like the boozy taste of whiskey.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2017