How to Use whiskey sour in a Sentence

whiskey sour

noun
  • Go for the catch of the day, rounded out with macadamia nut crab cakes and a whiskey sour made with liliko'i.
    Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 10 May 2022
  • So this was like an old fashioned and whiskey sour in one.
    Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
  • The promise of a cold whiskey sour after a long day at work.
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2022
  • The classic whiskey sour pairs lemon with sugar and whiskey.
    Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2021
  • There is a whiskey sour and blood marshmallows, both of them with blood in place of egg whites.
    Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Tokio Sour, is a riff on a whiskey sour with Suntory Toki Whisky, yuzi and egg white.
    Tatyana Turner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Saint Dinette bartender Zak Roslik makes a classic whiskey sour with a hint of almond.
    Patrick Thomas, WSJ, 22 June 2018
  • The drink resembles a whiskey sour brightened with an abundance of spring greens.
    Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 20 June 2018
  • For those just dipping a toe into bourbon, a classic whiskey sour is a great place to start.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2022
  • This rosemary-garnished take on the humble whiskey sour is both elegant and easy to make.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Up now: research for a book about the whiskey sour, for University Press of Kentucky.
    Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Combining the best parts of a manhattan and a whiskey sour (plus a splash of Cointreau), this cocktail goes down easy.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The orange vanilla flavor of sparkling water would work in a whiskey sour cocktail.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • The cocktails here very much depend on who’s making them: an Old Fashioned might be a bit watery, a whiskey sour too tart.
    Alex Van Buren, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Coffee doesn’t have the intense sweet-sour push-and-pull of a whiskey sour or even a rum & coke; therefore, it can be easily overwhelmed.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2021
  • The margarita was below the daiquiri, dry martini, whiskey sour, the Negroni, and the number 1 cocktail on the list, the Old Fashioned, which has come in at the top of the poll for four years in a row.
    Houston Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2018
  • The menu includes a spicy pineapple margarita, a Wild Turkey whiskey sour, an Americano and two shot and a beer pairs.
    Will Coviello, NOLA.com, 3 Sep. 2020
  • For those who appreciate the velvety smooth addition of an egg white in their whiskey sour, order the Menasha sour.
    Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2021
  • There’s always one frozen drink on, most recently a rhubarb whiskey sour made with rhubarb simple syrup, which was easy-drinking, with a gentle tang and a kiss of lemon.
    Washington Post, 29 June 2021
  • Here are five of our favorite bottles to bring along to your winter fete, perfect for mixing into eggnog, a spiced whiskey sour, or even a dark whiskey caramel sauce.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Better yet, find another use for them: Whites can be used for a wash on baked goods, macarons, merengue, souffle, foam on a whiskey sour or angel food cake.
    Lynne Sherwin, cleveland, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Our riff on a whiskey sour pays tribute to that classic balance with rye bourbon, both lemon and lime, and a subtle maraschino cherry finish.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2021
  • There’s something about a high-quality cherry garnish that makes any drink feel fancier, from a lemon LaCroix to a flute of Champagne to an amaretto or whiskey sour.
    Kelsey Ogletree, Bon Appétit, 25 June 2022
  • Each night, after closing time at the Manhattan restaurant where Michael McGarry works, his colleagues wind down with whiskey sours and pale ales.
    John Otis, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2017
  • The classic whiskey sour uses lemon juice, sugar, and an egg white to froth up whiskey; the smoky mezcal here gives the whole operation a dash of sophistication.
    Paula Forbes, GQ, 18 Oct. 2017
  • This piece began as an examination of the whiskey sour, which has three ingredients: whiskey, lemon and sugar, shaken over ice.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Aug. 2021
  • Options include a daiquiri, whiskey sour, Sazerac, margarita and more.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Unlike on most cruises, life on an adventure yacht is all-inclusive, so there’s always a free Paloma (or whiskey sour, or piña colada) waiting for you at the bar.
    Natalie B. Compton, GQ, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Enjoy it endless ways besides toast: in a yogurt parfait, salad dressing or meat glaze; with sparkling water and lime; or instead of simple syrup in a whiskey sour, Kentucky mule or daiquiri.
    Leena Trivedi-Grenier, SFChronicle.com, 19 Aug. 2020
  • This margarita-whiskey sour combo is a must-have at any Mexican-theme celebration.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022

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