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smoky, citrus, balanced

Scotch Sour

The Scotch take on the classic whiskey sour, with smoky character playing against bright citrus

scotchMedium~18% ABV
MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishlemon wheel, cherry
⚠ Contains: 🥚 Egg
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozscotch whisky
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozsimple syrup
  • 1 wholeegg white(optional)
  • lemon wheel, cherrygarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice and dry shake
  2. 2Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry
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History & Origin

A variation of the whiskey sour template using Scotch for a smokier interpretation

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