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

“I miss it so much ... so enjoy your whiskey sour. I’m very, very jealous.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the proprietors of a bar might balk at suddenly doubling the price of a whiskey sour, and offering trendy new options that replace the egg with an essentially free ingredient might be appealing.

From Seattle Times

Give me your margaritas, your whiskey sours, lemon drops and cosmopolitans.

From Seattle Times

When I tried ordering a whiskey sour at the Jim Beam booth, a woman directed me to a bank of iPads.

From Washington Post

I also dialed the lemon juice down from what I would use in, say, a whiskey sour, so it doesn't overwhelm the apple flavor.

From Salon