Whiskey Sour
Origin
Jerry Thomas · 1862
First published in Jerry Thomas's How to Mix Drinks, or The Bon-Vivant's Companion (1862). The sour template predates Thomas — likely born among 18th- and 19th-century sailors mixing citrus with spirits — but Thomas's printed recipe is the canonical first record.
Variations
- New York SourFloat red wine on top
- Gold RushReplace simple syrup with honey syrup
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