Whiskey Sour

A whiskey sour is a treat anytime, but when you make it with fresh squeezed citrus, it's retro heaven!

I was given a juicer for Mother's Day and this is the first thing I did with it.  If you don't have one, don't worry--still plan on making this drink all weekend--I've been drinking them with sour mix for years and I've never met one I didn't like.  Just substitute the mix for the fresh juice and place fresh citrus slices in the drink.  So good!

----------------------------------------------------------

(WHAT YOU WILL NEED)

Makes (in my house) approx 3 drinks

electric citrus juicer

fresh lemons, limes, and oranges--enough to make 1/2 cup of juice each, plus some for garnish

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

your favorite bourbon (I use Maker's Mark)

maraschino cherries

First, make your simple syrup to slightly sweeten the drink:

In a pan on medium heat, heat the sugar and water until boiling.  Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and let cool.  Place in a jar with a tight fitting lid and keep in the refrigerator.

Squeeze lemons, limes, and oranges to get 1/2 cup of juice each, so you should have 1.5 cups of juice total.  Place in pitcher or mason jar and add 1/2 - 2/3 cup bourbon (depending on how strong you want them).  Taste the mix.  Add as much simple syrup as you want--you won't use all of it, but it keeps in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks and can be used for other drinks like iced tea and coffee.  If your oranges are very sweet, you will use even less.  Plus, as the name itself suggests, it's supposed to be a little sour.

juiced fruit

Place in refrigerator to chill slightly.

When ready to serve, stir or shake mix and pour into glasses.  Garnish with fresh orange slices and maraschino cherries.  Retro heaven!