If you want to shake up (forgive the pun) your whiskey sour recipe, then switching out the simple syrup is a great place to start, providing endless variations to take the drink to new heights.

Strain the whiskey sour into a rocks glass using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well.

Whether you're looking to perfect a classic whiskey drink or try something ... lemon juice, and simple syrup to make a classic New York Sour. Created in 1894 at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel ...