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
  • There is a whiskey sour and blood marshmallows, both of them with blood in place of egg whites.
    — Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
  • 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 is a classic cocktail that is a whiskey sour as the base on the bottom, with a float of a dry red wine on top.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The orange vanilla flavor of sparkling water would work in a whiskey sour cocktail.
    — Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Drink options vary from a Phillips Place Cosmopolitan to a whiskey sour.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Saint Dinette bartender Zak Roslik makes a classic whiskey sour with a hint of almond.
    — Patrick Thomas, WSJ, 22 June 2018
  • The peach whiskey sour mixes an Italian liqueur, bourbon, peaches, lemon juice and bitters.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The pits end up as an amaretto riff, which lends a nutty, marzipan note to Civil Pours’ whiskey sour.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • But the New York Sour (a whiskey sour topped with an ounce or so of red wine) lifts the coupling from good to perfect.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
  • 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, 10 Mar. 2022
  • 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, 10 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • Tokio Sour, is a riff on a whiskey sour with Suntory Toki Whisky, yuzi and egg white.
    — Tatyana Turner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • The fun cocktail list, which offers riffs on classic drinks like Negronis and whiskey sours, proved more consistent.
    — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Combining the best parts of a Manhattan and a whiskey sour (plus a splash of Cointreau) this cocktail goes down easy.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 20 June 2023
  • Options include a daiquiri, whiskey sour, Sazerac, margarita and more.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2018
  • This margarita-whiskey sour combo is a must-have at any Mexican-theme celebration.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
  • People pickled them in beet juice and split them into meringues and whiskey sours and sucked them raw for hangovers and ran them over their naked bodies for spiritual cleansing.
    — Hazlitt, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Upon arrival, trays of whiskey sours poured by friend and bourbon connoisseur Paul Wesley were the perfect pick-me-up on a school night.
    — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hibiscus is having a bit of a moment in the world of cocktails with its tropical, floral flavor profile elevating classic drinks like the whiskey sour.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • On a recent week night, two newcomers stopped by early and ordered a pair of the Split Ends—a whiskey sour imbued with raspberry amaro and topped with Guinness foam.
    — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
  • 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

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