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Beverage • Irish-American

Perfect Jameson Whiskey Sour Recipe

Make it an extra festive St. Patrick's Day with this perfect Jameson whiskey sour! Featuring a wonderfully creamy, frothy topping and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this Irish whiskey sour makes for one refreshing, smooth sipper.

5.0 from 144 votes
5 mins
Total Time
1
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Perfect Jameson Whiskey Sour

How to Make the Best Perfect Jameson Whiskey Sour

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly balanced whiskey sour to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—or any day for that matter. This Perfect Jameson Whiskey Sour combines smooth Irish whiskey with bright lemon juice and a cloud-like frothy topping that makes it feel like something you’d order at a high-end cocktail bar.

What sets this whiskey sour apart is the two-part shaking technique: the dry shake (without ice) creates that luxurious, creamy foam using the egg white, and then the wet shake (with ice) chills and properly dilutes the drink. The result is a perfectly smooth, refreshing cocktail with incredible texture and beautiful presentation.

Whether you’re an Irish whiskey enthusiast or just looking for a sophisticated cocktail to impress your guests, this Jameson whiskey sour is sure to become a favorite. It’s light enough to enjoy year-round, but with just the right amount of festive spirit to make any celebration special.

Perfect Jameson Whiskey Sour

Perfect Jameson Whiskey Sour

Make it an extra festive St. Patrick's Day with this perfect Jameson whiskey sour! Featuring a wonderfully creamy, frothy topping and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this Irish whiskey sour makes for one refreshing, smooth sipper.

5.0 from 144 votes
CourseBeverage
CuisineIrish-American
Keywordirish sour, irish whiskey sour, jameson whiskey sour, st patrick's day cocktails
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings1 drink
Calories249kcal
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Ingredients

Main

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Add the Jameson Irish whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white and bitters to a cocktail shaker. Do not add ice yet.
  2. Secure the top and shake for 30 seconds. This is the dry shake.
  3. Remove the top and add ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for one minute. This is the wet shake.
  4. Strain into the serving glass.
  5. If desired, garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The dry shake (without ice) creates the signature creamy, frothy texture on top.
  • Using freshly squeezed lemon juice is essential for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your egg white is fresh for food safety.
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