What is sour whiskey?
The definition of the whiskey is an acidic mixed drink containing whiskey, lemon juice and sugar. For many, however, whiskey is one of the family of old -fashioned cocktails reminiscent of the middle of the 20th century. In fact u.s. The bartender guide has chosen a cocktail with citrus flavor as a representative of the 1960-70 decade.
The standard sour whiskey recipe contains 2 ounces (59 ml) mixed whiskey, half lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) powder. Add ice and shake and mix all ingredients. Stress in chilled sour glasses and decorate with a half -rush lemon and icing. Adding 1 teaspoon (5 ml) egg white white in front of the shock adds a foamy peak to the drink.
The acid recipe is the basis of many similar drinks. By replacing various liqueurs instead of whiskey, you can mix amaretto, vodka or tequila acidic. Other drinks in the acidic family include Margaritas, Daiquiris and Sidecary. Daiquiris contains rum, lime juice, and syrup and usually served withoutIce in a cocktail glass. Sidecar combines one part of lemon juice, one part of the triple sec liqueur with one part of brandy. Margarita is created with tequila, triple sec and lemon or lime juice.
Other variations include other ingredients such as sugar syrup, Maraschino cherry juice, olive juice, orange slice and/or bitter. The acid mixtures are also easily accessible and some recipes replace seven up instead of an acid mixture. Most whiskey recipes use Bourbon whiskey, but some suggest that brandy or tennessee whiskey as acceptable substitutes.
The right sour glass of whiskey is a small stalk glass that is at the top. With a capacity of 5-8 ounces (150-240 ml), acid glass is similar to a small champagne flute. Sours Glass is also known as Delmonic Glass. From the sour whiskey you can enjoy from any type of glass, but other popular choppers include nOhu with high ball glass or old -fashioned glass.
This retro cocktail is one of many drinks that has experienced a revival of popularity. Its longevity is probably attributed to its simplicity in preparation and ingredients. The taste can be compared with lemonade.
Another version of the sour cocktail is Pisco Sour. This drink, popular in Peru and Chile, contains specific regional brandy known as Pisco, lime or lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white and bitter dash.