More sour cocktails
Sour cocktails are a family of cocktails that combine liquor, citrus, and sweetener. There are so many variations; here are some favorites: If you’re a lover of bourbon drinks, add this one to your “to do” list. The combination of the zing of the lemon, the nuance of the honey, and the spicy whiskey finish is perfection. As two cocktail experts and certified mixologists, this is one of our favorite modern classic cocktails because it’s just so fun and refreshing. The honey gives this cocktail a depth and richness that simple syrup lacks. The Gold Rush cocktail is made with:
Bourbon whiskey Lemon juice Honey syrup
A few more cocktails that use honey syrup? The Bees Knees, Brown Derby, and Penicillin.
Shake: Add the bourbon, fresh lemon juice and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and then shake until very cold. Strain: Strain the drink into a lowball glass. Garnish: Add ice and a lemon wedge.
Our rule of thumb is: buy good liquor to make a good drink! Opt for a bourbon that is mid-priced: that’s typically a general indicator of quality. The bourbon we used was Bulleit Bourbon. We also like to use locally distilled spirits when we can find them. No reviews
The New York Sour is a classic whiskey sour and float a layer of red wine on top. The Tequila Sour, Vodka Sour or Gin Sour are 1920s sours that mix lemon, liquor and an egg white foam. The Sidecar is the perfect balance of Cognac, Cointreau and lemon; one of the most classic sur cocktails of all time. The popular Margarita is a sour cocktail that’s spin on the Sidecar. The Daiquiri is a sour made of rum, lime juice, and sweetener. The Tom Collins is also a gin sour—light and bubbly with soda water.
