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

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

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

Why not pull up a chair, tune into their convo, and enjoy a whiskey sour in the process?

From Salon

In the early aughts, the Gold Rush, a whiskey sour that uses honey instead of sugar, was a crowd-pleaser the moment it was first served at Milk & Honey, the famed Lower East Side speakeasy.

From New York Times