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Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail

July 15, 2016 By Patricia 22 Comments

There are plenty of trendy cocktails that don’t have staying power, but the Whiskey Sour Cocktail is here to stay. I’ve just recently started to enjoy this cocktail. I became a fan after attending a great mixology presentation by an accomplished bartender. It’s easy to learn to love the Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail (and it’s easy to make).

Try a classic cocktail that is amazing: The Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail.

In the middle of the desert in Scottsdale, Arizona, sits an amazing jewel: The Sanctuary Resort & Spa on Camelback Mountain. It is absolutely a treat for the senses. This luxury resort is tucked into the terrain of Camelback Mountain and offers glorious vistas of the amber rock formations, fabulous accommodations and spa services, exceptional dining, and extraordinary drinking.

The beautiful poolside view at The Sanctuary Resort & Spa on Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona.

If you find yourself with plans to visit Scottsdale (or you’re a local planning a staycation), look into this resort and the Mixology 101 series offered at its bar, the Jade Bar. This bar is gorgeous — it’s contemporary and elegant (but not stuffy), and it’s known for its fabulous cocktails.

I recently took part in the Jade Bar’s Mixology 101 – Whiskey Series (there are several different spirits sessions offered). I wanted to learn more about whiskey and to determine if I could learn to love it. The short answer to my question is, I learned to love it!

The Jade Bar at the Sanctuary Resort & Spa on Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Mixology 101 sessions offered at Jade Bar are a wealth of information and a whole lot of fun. We were a group of about 20 people that sat outside on a beautiful patio on a gorgeous day. As our host, Bar Manager Eddie Garcia stood at a small bar in front of the group and began an interesting presentation on the origins of whiskey. Before you groan, this wasn’t in the least bit boring — it was anything but. It was interactive and casual, and Eddie had the answers to everyone’s questions, too.

During each session, the group is presented with several different cocktails to try (we had four), one at a time, each made using the particular session’s spirit. Ours started with the classic Whiskey Sour.

You'll love the Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail -- make sure to use quality ingredients!

We learned about bourbon and whiskey, their origins, and also the origins of each cocktail. Eddie even suggested that when you’re at a nice bar, you should ask for a drink made with a spirit you don’t really like. He noted that it’s possible you don’t like it because you’ve never had it made in a cocktail with the right touch.

A great cocktail, according to Eddie, is all about the balance of the ingredients, and their quality. This was true for me – the Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail was delicious, and like nothing I’d had before.

Whether visiting from out of town or on a staycation, the Sanctuary Resort & Spa on Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale is amazing!

My goal in attending the series was to come home and recreate some of the cocktails I tried, staring with the Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail. Like I learned, I used quality alcohol, but I did go a little on the cheap with plain-Jane, grocery store Maraschino cherries as my garnish. If you want high-end cherries (at a higher price), go for the Italian Luxardo Maraschino cherries.

This is a simple, classic cocktail that truly is a treat. I recommend a visit to the beautiful Sanctuary Resort & Spa on Camelback Mountain and Jade Bar, whether you’re in town as a visitor, or you’re a local looking for a fun activity to try. 

Enjoy a classic: The Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail!

I hope you’ll enjoy this Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail — it’s a classic that has staying power!

Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary session of The Jade Bar Mixology 101 series. All thoughts and opinions for this post are my own. 

Serves 2

Jade Bar Whiskey Sour Cocktail

This classic cocktail is a delight, and best made using quality ingredients. It will never go out of style!

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces whiskey
  • 1-1/2 ounces lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 ounce simple syrup (1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar)
  • Lemon slices and Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the simple syrup, add 1 cup water to a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the 1/2 cup sugar and remove from the heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature before using. This will make more simple syrup than needed for just two drinks.
  3. Add ice to rocks glasses. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail mixer, and shake to combine.
  4. Evenly divide the mixture and pour over ice.
  5. Garnish with lemon slices and Maraschino cherries.
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Nutrition

Calories: 204 cal
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Sodium: 22 g

Filed Under: Arizona, Drinks, Out & About, Recipes Tagged With: alcohol, cocktails, drinks, whiskey, whiskey sour cocktail

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Comments

  1. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says

    July 15, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Um, wow. I mean, the resort looks incredible, and the experience you had learning about the various cocktails sounds awesome. While I am not a whisky fan, my husband and my father would both go nuts for this drink! What a trip, and what an experience!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 15, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks, Dee Dee! I know -- this is a beautiful location! I wasn't a whiskey fan, either until I tried this :)
      Reply
  2. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    July 15, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    Such a beautiful place, and such a fun trip! I love whiskey, so I would be all over this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 15, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Thanks, Justine! It is a great spot (w/ great drinks)!
      Reply
  3. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says

    July 15, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    These drinks look almost too beautiful to drink! Love whisky and I love the tip to try an alcohol that you don't think you like when you're at a nice bar, because I have definitely found a difference in drinks that are well made and made with higher quality alcohol. This would make such a great cocktail to serve at one of our upcoming summer parties!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 15, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Marlynn - thanks for your kind words! I hope you do give this a try -- definitely fun for a summer gathering!
      Reply
  4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    July 15, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I am not a whiskey fan, but your drink looks delicious. I need that class so I can learn to appreciate it. I will start with your recipe, and move on from there!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 15, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      Hi Dorothy - thanks so much! I never thought I was a whiskey fan, either, but this course changed my mind! Hope you give this a try -- maybe with a friend who does like whiskey so you can pass it along, if necessary :)
      Reply
  5. Sissy says

    July 15, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    It all looks so refreshing! How much sugar goes into making the simple syrup?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 15, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks! Good catch - I've updated the recipe: 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup sugar is used to make the simple syrup.
      Reply
  6. Kim Beaulieu says

    July 16, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    This drink is utterly amazing. I wish I was sipping on one right now. And that resort, oh man, what I wouldn't give to be kicking back under the sun there. Gorgeous place.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 16, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks, Kim! I totally agree -- wish I was there right now. Poolside!
      Reply
  7. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    July 16, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Goodness. This drink sounds incredible and simple and perfectly refreshing. I've never been to Sanctuary Resort & Spa on Camelback Mountain and Jade Bar, but I'd love to check them out now!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 16, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks, Erin! The resort is beautiful!!
      Reply
  8. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    July 17, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    That resort looks gorgeous! I can't wait to try this cocktail myself!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 18, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      It really is! Hope you get to try the drink soon - it's easy to make!
      Reply
  9. Nutmeg Nanny says

    July 18, 2016 at 2:52 am

    This is the perfect way to chill out at night. I love anything whiskey but especially whiskey sours.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 18, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      I've really been loving whiskey, too! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  10. Sandi (@fearless_dining) says

    July 18, 2016 at 4:56 am

    That mixology class looks like so much fun. Definitely on my list of must visit.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 18, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Yes! It really was so fun! Let me know when you have a visit planned :)
      Reply
  11. Dee says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I've never been there, but that has to change. And the drink sounds wonderful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 18, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      It's a beautiful place! Thanks, Dee!
      Reply

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