Whiskey · Rocks
Scotch Sour
Malty whisky with lemon and a rounded sweetness; egg white adds softness if used.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
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ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
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Whiskey Sour
Whiskey · RocksWhiskey Sour has a closely matched flavor profile to Scotch Sour on these eight dimensions. Ingredients can still give it a different character.
Bourbon and tart lemon, with a softer texture when egg white is included.
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The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 50 ml unpeated blended Scotch
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 20 ml simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 20 ml pasteurized egg white (optional)
Shake without ice if using egg white, then shake again with ice. Strain over fresh ice and garnish.
Glass Rocks
Garnish Lemon slice and cocktail cherry
Recipe notes & reference
Reference proportions retained; unpeated blended Scotch specified and egg white made optional and pasteurized. Smoke is zero for this spec.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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