Category:International Sours

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Spirit, Triple Sec (Orange Liqueur), Sour.
 
Spirit, Triple Sec (Orange Liqueur), Sour.

Revision as of 17:59, 18 April 2006

Gary Regan coined this term in his book "The Joy of Mixology".

Generic classification

"French style"

  • 1 part liquor
  • 1 part liquor-strength liqueur
  • 1 part nonalcoholic souring agent

Shake & strain.

"English style"

  • 1 part liquor
  • 1/2 part liquor-strength liqueur
  • 1/2 part nonalcoholic souring agent

Shake & strain.


Side-cars

Spirit, Triple Sec (Orange Liqueur), Sour.

  • Gin, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon Juice = White Lady,
  • Vodka, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon Juice = Balalaika,
  • Rum, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice = X, Y, Zee,
  • Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice = Margarita,
  • Brandy, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon Juice = Side-car.


Variations

  • Supplementing the sweetness of the drink by replacing part of the souring agent with a nonalcoholic sweetener, as in the Mai Tai.
  • Using smaller amounts of multiple liquors instead of a larger amount of a single liquor, as in the Between the Sheets.

Pages in category "International Sours"

The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.

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