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Trader Vic's Sour
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Trader Vic's Sour
Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Old Fashioned
| 1 oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 1⁄2 oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 1⁄2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 2⁄3 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of dehydrated orange slice wheel.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with dehydrated orange wheel.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) - Nuts
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Most sour renditions are strictly solo spirit-based, but why be so constricting when you can have a threesome? I like to let scotch have its way over the other two participants as this seems to help the trio sit harmoniously with the citrus and rich almond sugar. There's no need for block ice or other niceties – it's not that kind of trio.
History:
Inspired by rather than actually made by Trader Vic. Indeed, this recipe is by Although you won't find a cocktail named a "Trader Vic's Sour" in any of his numerous books, he did like a sour with orgeat (e.g. his London Sour), and the proportions are in keeping with the essence of his numerous sour recipes.
SOURS
Victor Bergeron, 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide
A Sour can be the most disappointing drink in the world if it is not made with fresh lemon juice. And just because it is Sour doesn't mean it should be all lemon juice. Give your customer a break – not heartburn.
Nutrition:
One serving of Trader Vic's Sour contains 189 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 19.14% alc./vol. (19.14° proof)
- 18.2 grams of pure alcohol
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