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Royal Sovereign

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Discerning Drinkers (33)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
3⁄4 fl oz Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo
1⁄2 fl oz Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry (chilled)
3⁄4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

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

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Royal Sovereign contains 218 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 16.16% alc./vol. (32.32° proof)
  • 19.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

History

A delicately bittersweet sour with the combination of lemon, sherry and aperitivo giving this cocktail a hue and flavour that's vaguely reminiscent of carrot.

Variations/similar cocktails

Adapted from a recipe created by Dave Schlachtenhaufen at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, California.

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Comments & Discussion

John CARR Premium Member
Uncle Monty quote of the day: There is, you'll agree, a certain 'je ne sais quoi' oh so very special about a firm, young carrot. - Withnail and I. See: Camberwell Carrot, also available on this website😉
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Carrot colour certainly, but my first making of this and what stood out for me was that it’s almost spritz like, in a very good way, which may have been a particularly fresh lemon? Really fizzing on the tongue. In this style I’d be tempted to serve up in a coupe. I wasn’t sure about the PX but it blended seamlessly, provided rich nutty back notes to support the bourbon.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Second version slightly less zingy but I may have over poured the bourbon slightly. Would def make again.
score: 1
Matt Premium Member
I didn't get the carrot appearance, and only on suggestion could I find a hint of carrot taste (but it was there - barely). That said, my overall impression this is a very nice variant on a whiskey sour - if you're a fan of that cocktail you should try this to see how it compares to your favorite. If you dislike bourbon with lemon you won't like this.
score: 2
Côme Duvoisin
Very good, but I prefer with less sugar (5ml instead of 10ml)
score: 2
Loz Horner
Much more refreshing than the ingredients suggest!
score: 3

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