Hazelnut Bourbon Sour
A warming autumn sour combining bold Kentucky bourbon with the rich nutty sweetness of hazelnut liqueur and a bright citrus backbone.
- 1½ ozbourbon
- ¾ ozhazelnut liqueur
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
- ¼ ozsimple syrup
- Lemon twist and cocktail cherry.garnish
- 1Add bourbon, hazelnut liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 2Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist and a cocktail cherry.
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The Hazelnut Bourbon Sour is a contemporary American bar creation that marries the caramel and vanilla notes of Kentucky bourbon with the warm, toasted character of hazelnut liqueur. The recipe follows the classic sour template of spirit, citrus, and sweetener that dates back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 Bar-Tender's Guide, updated with Italian hazelnut liqueur as a modern modifier. By 2024, the combination had become a seasonal favourite in craft cocktail bars across the United States, with hazelnut noted by Emerging.com as one of the definitive flavors of fall cocktail menus that year. The drink is typically served in the autumn and winter when hazelnut's warm, roasted character aligns with the season.
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