Smoky Whisky Sour

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Discerning Drinkers (84 ratings)

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients:
1 oz Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky
1 oz Blended Scotch whisky
1 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
34 oz Maple syrup
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
12 oz Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dashes Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer or Aquafaba (chickpea water) or Vegan egg white replacement
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and aromatic bitters.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  4. DRY SHAKE (without ice) to emulsify.
  5. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  6. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
  7. Garnish with 3 drops of aromatic bitters drawn through foam head.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg white (pasteurised) - Eggs

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

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

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History:

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Smoky Whisky Sour contains 230 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 14.91% alc./vol. (14.91° proof)
  • 19.1 grams of pure alcohol

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17th May at 04:06
What a delightful formula! I used Ardbeg Uigedal and Kirkland 15 yr sherry cask and it was sublime.
Frederic D.’s Avatar Frederic D.
5th May at 00:41
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.
MiRiNaeJM’s Avatar MiRiNaeJM
15th February at 12:17
Used Laphroaig QC and Monkey Shoulder...
The taste as I expected, The delight as It should.
15th November 2024 at 20:18
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.
Lynn Garvie’s Avatar Lynn Garvie
4th October 2024 at 21:59
Oh wow! Even as a peaty whisky fan, I was intimidated by the 30ml Ardbeg. I needn't have been. This is perfectly balanced!
Peter McCarthy’s Avatar Peter McCarthy
8th August 2024 at 10:21
Made this with Lagavulin 16 and Johnnie Walker Black. Delicious! Smoky, but well-balanced.
Asher Günther’s Avatar Asher Günther
15th February 2023 at 09:10
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.
28th August 2021 at 23:59
The only think I changed was how it's served. I opted for a chilled coupe, no ice, and no lemon twist
Sander Pastoor’s Avatar Sander Pastoor
13th May 2021 at 19:48
If I want to make a whisky sour, this is my go to. Excellent drink.