Ingredients

  • 2 ozbrandy
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozsimple syrup
  • 1 dashangostura bitters
  • 🍋Lemon wheel or orange slice(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add Metaxa, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon wheel or orange slice.

📜 History

Metaxa, created in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, is a unique Greek spirit blending aged grape brandy with Muscat wine from Samos and proprietary botanicals. The Metaxa Sour applies the classic sour template to this spirit, highlighting its smooth, slightly sweet character and amber color. This cocktail has become a popular introduction to Metaxa beyond drinking it neat.

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