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Apparent Sour
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Apparent Sour
Photographed in a New Era Rocks
| 2 oz | Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo |
| 3⁄4 oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare rosemary sprig for garnish.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Intensely flavoured and bittersweet with rich floral elderflower struggling for attention against assertive citrus and amaro. Originally served straight-up in a sour or coupe glass but better on-the-rocks.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2010 by Bobby Heugel of Anvil Bar and Refuge in Houston, Texas, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Apparent Sour contains 196 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.6 standard drinks
- 7.77% alc./vol. (7.77° proof)
- 8.2 grams of pure alcohol
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I use Luxardo Aperitivo and St. Germain- this is also a household favourite.
I’m intending to experiment with other lime, Aperol and liqueur combos.