Our second cocktail this #FridayNightCocktails is the Scotch Sour. You can use any Scotch for this cocktail, but I’d generally avoid using a peated Scotch as it may conflict with the citrus.
AuthorThe Cocktails Must FlowCategoryLemon Juice, Lime Juice, Maraschino Cherry, Orange Wheel, Scotch Whisky, Simple SyrupDifficultyBeginnerA simple whisky sour using Scotch whisky.
60 ml Scotch whisky
30 ml simple syrup
15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
Orange wheel and Maraschino cherry for garnish
While any Scotch can be used for this cocktail, we'd generally avoid using a peated one as it may conflict with the citrus.
1
Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and shake until well-chilled.
3
Strain into a tumbler over fresh ice.
4
Garnish with an orange wheel and Maraschino cherry.
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Ingredients
60 ml Scotch whisky
30 ml simple syrup
15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
Orange wheel and Maraschino cherry for garnish
Directions
1
Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and shake until well-chilled.
3
Strain into a tumbler over fresh ice.
4
Garnish with an orange wheel and Maraschino cherry.