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Scotch Sour

Scotch Sour

Classic

A Whiskey Sour made with smoky Scotch.

Before DinnerClassicTartCitrusy
3 minEasyBalanced

Bright lemon over malty, lightly smoky Scotch. Tart, clean, and a little more serious than a bourbon sour.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon wheel · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon wheel.

The Story

The sour formula of spirit, citrus, and sugar works with nearly any base, and Scotch is a long-standing option. The malt and light smoke of the whisky give the drink a drier, more savory character than a bourbon version.

Glass · Rocks glassGarnish · Lemon wheel