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Learn how to make this classic whiskey cocktail, with or without alcohol.

Whiskey Sour

whiskey sour
  • Preparation

    3 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Advanced Serve

  • Serves

    1 person

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About this cocktail

Clean Whiskey Sour

Enjoy the rich, balanced taste of a Whiskey Sour without the alcohol. Our Clean Whiskey Sour is a refreshing alcohol-free take on the classic cocktail, delivering the bold character, bright citrus, and smooth finish you expect from a traditional Whiskey Sour. Made with Clean W, our premium alcohol-free whiskey alternative, this cocktail offers all the flavour and sophistication of the original - without the next-day regrets.

Whether you're taking a break from alcohol, driving, or simply looking for a better-for-you cocktail, our Whiskey Sour recipe lets you enjoy one of the world's most iconic drinks any time.

About the Whiskey Sour

The Whiskey Sour is one of the world's most popular classic cocktails, loved for its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and rich whiskey flavours. Traditionally made with whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, the Whiskey Sour has been a favourite since the 19th century and remains a staple on cocktail menus around the world. Some recipes also include egg white to create the cocktail's signature silky texture and smooth foam.

Today, the drink has evolved beyond its traditional recipe. With the rise of premium alcohol-free spirits, it's now easier than ever to enjoy a non-alcoholic Whiskey Sour that delivers the same bold flavour profile without the alcohol. Using Clean W, our expertly crafted alcohol-free whiskey alternative, alongside fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, you can create a delicious Whiskey Sour that captures the warmth, citrus, and complexity of the original.

Whether you're searching for the best Whiskey Sour recipe, an easy non-alcoholic Whiskey Sour, or a fresh twist on this timeless classic, our Clean Whiskey Sour proves you don't need alcohol to enjoy everything that makes this iconic cocktail so memorable.


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Ingredients for 1 person

Making it for more? Just double the ingredients!

  • 60ml Clean W
  • 30ml Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 20ml Sugar Syrup
  • 1-3 Dashes of Angostura bitters*
  • ½ Fresh Egg White or 15ml Aquafaba (chickpea water)
  • Slice of lemon and a Glacé cherry, to garnish
  • Ice

Top tip: *NB: Angostura bitters are alcoholic, however the amount used here is so small the alcohol level is neglible and therefore the cocktail remains non-alcoholic. However, there are alcohol-free bitters alternatives available on the market to substitute, if you prefer.

Method

Step 1

Place Clean W, lemon juice, sugar syrup, Angostura bitters and egg white into a cocktail shaker. Angostura dashes will make your cocktail look gorgeous but go easy as the flavour is strong.

Step 2

Top the cocktail shaker with ice and shake hard and fast.

Step 3

Strain into an ice-filled lowball glass or coupe. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a Glacé cherry. Toast to tomorrow!

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