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Armagnac Sour

Armagnac Sour

Classic

A sour with rustic, fruity Armagnac.

ClassicTartAutumnCitrusy
3 minEasyBalanced

Plum, prune, and baking spice from the Armagnac with bright lemon and soft sweetness. Rich, tart, and warming.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Armagnac
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the Armagnac, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Story

Armagnac is the older, more rustic cousin of Cognac, distilled once and often aged for decades in Gascony. Its robust fruit and spice character make a distinctive sour, a good way to explore the spirit.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Lemon twist