Category:Sours

Revision as of 18:38, 30 April 2007

Generic classification

4:1:1

• 2 shots liquor (e.g. Vodka, Gin, Brandy etc)
• 1/2 shot nonalcoholic sweetener (e.g. Syrup)
• 1/2 shot nonalcoholic souring agent (e.g. Fresh Lemon Juice)

Shake & strain.

2:1:1

• 2 shots liquor (e.g. Vodka, Gin, Brandy etc)
• 1 shot nonalcoholic sweetener (e.g. Syrup)
• 1 shot nonalcoholic souring agent (e.g. Fresh Lemon Juice)

Shake & strain.

Variations

• Using a Liqueur instead of a Syrup, as in an International Sour.
• Combining the sweetener and the souring agent before hand, as in the Gimlet.
• Doubling the recipe and serving it in a larger glass, as in the Hurricane.
• Adding herbs, as in the Southside.
• Adding an egg white, as in the Clover Club.

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