whiskey sour

noun

1. a cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.

whiskey sour

noun

1. a mixed drink of whisky and lime or lemon juice, sometimes sweetened

Word History and Origins

Origin of whiskey sour¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

The classic whiskey sour pairs lemon with sugar and whiskey.

From Outside Online

MAPLE LEAF COCKTAIL This springtime libation is a delicious variation on the classic Whiskey Sour.

From The Daily Beast

I had a “whiskey sour,” and he prescribed for himself a strange thing of his own invention.

From Project Gutenberg

Then we'd send to the restaurant and have a beefsteak or chops in our rooms, and perhaps a whiskey sour.

From Project Gutenberg