A refined twist on the classic whiskey sour — Jameson Select Reserve meets elderflower syrup for a smooth, floral, perfectly balanced cocktail.

• Yield: 2 drinks
• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: —
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 120 ml Jameson Select Reserve (double shot per person: 60 ml each)
• 50 ml fresh lemon juice
• 30 ml elderflower-flavoured syrup (adjust to taste if your syrup is very sweet)
• 1 egg white
• 4–6 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ice

Directions

1. Dry shake (important): Add the whiskey, lemon juice, elderflower syrup, egg white, and Angostura bitters to a shaker without ice. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
2. Shake with ice: Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled.
3. Strain: Double-strain into two chilled coupe or rocks glasses (no ice for a classic sour, or over a large cube if preferred).
4. Finish: Add 1–2 extra dashes of Angostura on top of the foam for aroma.

Tasting Notes

• Jameson Select Reserve gives vanilla, toasted wood, and spice
• Elderflower syrup softens the lemon and adds a subtle floral lift
• Angostura balances sweetness with gentle bitterness