Whiskey Sour with Lime

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon whiskey

• 1 ounce fresh lime juice

• 1 ounce simple syrup

• 1 slice fresh ginger root (optional)

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• Garnish: cocktail cherry, lime wedge or peel

• Ice, for serving

Instructions

• Add the fresh ginger slice to the cocktail shaker and muddle to release juices (optional). Add the remaining ingredients to the shaker, add a few handfuls of ice, and shake until very cold.

• Strain the drink into a lowball or Old Fashioned glass. Serve with ice, a lime peel and a cocktail cherry.