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Smoky Whisky Sour

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (116)
Smoky Whisky Sour image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Peated single malt whisky
1 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
1 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3⁄4 fl oz Maple syrup
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1⁄2 fl oz Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dash Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and aromatic bitters.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  2. DRY SHAKE (without ice) to emulsify.
  3. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
  2. Garnish with 3 drops of aromatic bitters drawn through foam head.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Smoky Whisky Sour contains 230 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 14.41% alc./vol. (28.81° proof)
  • 19.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in November 2014 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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Review

Islay single malt and maple syrup add a distinctive smoky character to this otherwise classic Scotch Whisky Sour.

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Comments & Discussion

Mike Premium Member
Simon does it again. Great balance of smoke, sweet and sour. The maple syrup is present but only in a supporting role.

Caol Ila 12, Monkey Shoulder, Sapjack bourbon barrel finished maple syrup.
score: 0
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Top shelf...bravo.
score: 1
Daniel Ortiz
What a delightful formula! I used Ardbeg Uigedal and Kirkland 15 yr sherry cask and it was sublime.
score: 1
Frederic D. Premium Member
Made with JW Black and Ardbeg 10. The smoke is definitely present, but this is a very well balanced drink. The maple syrup as sweetener is an inspired touch too.
score: 1
MiRiNaeJM
Used Laphroaig QC and Monkey Shoulder...
The taste as I expected, The delight as It should.
score: 1
Adam Priestley
Super well balanced. I made this with 50/50 Kyro Smoked Rye and Basil Hayden Bourbon. It's a great balance of smoky and sweet.
score: 1
Lynn Garvie
Oh wow! Even as a peaty whisky fan, I was intimidated by the 30ml Ardbeg. I needn't have been. This is perfectly balanced!
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
Made this with Lagavulin 16 and Johnnie Walker Black. Delicious! Smoky, but well-balanced.
score: 1
Asher Günther
If you're like me and don't *love* peated whiskys then I recommend replacing 1.5cl with a non-peated one (so 4.5/1.5). Other than that, beautiful.
score: 2
Amanda Rachocki
The only think I changed was how it's served. I opted for a chilled coupe, no ice, and no lemon twist
score: 3

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$4.64 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 25 cocktails.
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