Trader Vic's Sour

Trader Vic's Sour

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase WhiskeyMethod Shaken

Ingredients

1 ozScotch whisky
1/2 ozBourbon whiskey
1/2 ozBrandy
3/4 ozLemon juice
1/4 ozOrgeat syrup
1 barspoonSimple syrup (2:1)
3 dropSaline solution 4:1

Instructions

  1. Chill an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with a dried orange slice.

Garnish

  • Dried orange slice

Flavor profile

FruitySourSpiritForwardCitrusNuttySophisticated
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