Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh ones?

Yes. You can use frozen cherries to make the cherry syrup. You don’t need to let them thaw before making the syrup. It will take about an extra 5 minutes of cooking the syrup for them to fully break down.

What can I use instead of an egg white?

If you don’t want to consume raw eggs, you can leave the egg white out entirely. Alternatively, you can use two tablespoons of aquafaba (the liquid in a can of chickpeas), or you can use a store bought cocktail drink foamer .

What other drinks can I make with leftover cherry syrup?

You can use leftover syrup in any type of drink, such as flavoring for lemonades, teas or sodas. You can also use it to make these Cherry Vodka Shots , this Cherry Mojito , or these Cherry Margaritas .

Cherry Whiskey Sour - The Littlest Crumb

Name: Cherry Whiskey Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cherry Simple Syrup: 1 cup cherries; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; Cherry Whiskey Sour: 2 oz whiskey; 1 oz cherry simple syrup; 1 oz lemon juice; 1 egg white or cocktail foamer

Description

This Cherry Whiskey Sour adds a cherry twist on a classic whiskey sour cocktail. It is made with a homemade black cherry simple syrup for the most authentic cherry flavor.

Ingredients

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Cherry Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Cherry Whiskey Sour:
- 2 oz whiskey
- 1 oz cherry simple syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 egg white or cocktail foamer

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Instructions

Make the cherry simple syrup. Heat the cherries, granulated sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and use a fork to burst the cherries open as they soften. After about 5 to 10 minutes, once the cherries have all burst and the sugar has completely dissolved, remove the syrup from the stove.
Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out the cherry pieces. Let the syrup cool for a few minutes before making your cocktail.
Make the cherry whiskey sour. Add the whiskey, cherry simple syrup, lemon juice and egg white to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds. Strain the drink into your cocktail glass and serve immediately.

Notes

Storing leftover syrup: Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can use leftovers to make these Cherry Vodka Shots or this Cherry Old Fashioned.
Egg white substitute: You can either leave out the egg white or replace it with 2 tbsp of aquafaba. You can also try a store bought cocktail foamer.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Cocktail Recipes
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 223
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 8mg
Fat: 0.1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20.9g
Fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 3.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg