Sour Cocktail Recipes

Sours are among the most iconic families of cocktails, celebrated for their balanced harmony of sweetness, acidity, and spirit. Their simplicity hides a refined elegance, making them timeless choices for cocktail lovers across generations. The family encompasses endless variations, each with its own personality yet tied together by the same refreshing structure. These drinks often serve as an introduction to the art of balance in mixology. Exploring this family reveals both classic foundations and modern interpretations alike.

Absolute Favourites

Improved Amaretto Sour

A sophisticated and balanced reinvention of the classic, this cocktail marries the nutty sweetness of amaretto with the bold character of bourbon, creating a rich, velvety, and complex sour.

Whiskey Sour

A classic cocktail that perfectly balances the sweet and sour with the rich complexity of whiskey.

Kentucky Sour

A classic and refreshing sour cocktail that perfectly highlights the rich, smooth character of Kentucky bourbon.

Amaretto Sour

A perfectly balanced cocktail marrying the sweet, nutty flavor of amaretto with tart lemon juice, elevated by bourbon and a silky egg white foam.

All-Time Classics

Tequila Sour

A refreshing and perfectly balanced cocktail that showcases the earthy notes of tequila against a backdrop of tart lime and gentle sweetness.

Morgenthaler's Amaretto Sour

A sophisticated and balanced reinvention of the classic Amaretto Sour, featuring bourbon and fresh egg white for a rich, velvety texture.

New York Sour

A classic Whiskey Sour elegantly topped with a float of dry red wine, creating a striking visual and a complex, fruity flavor profile.

Boston Sour

A classic whiskey sour made exceptionally smooth and creamy with the addition of egg white for a rich, velvety texture.

Timeless Icons

Mezcal Sour

A tantalizingly smoky and tart cocktail that reimagines the classic sour with the distinctive and earthy character of mezcal.

Pisco Sour

A classic South American cocktail featuring pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, creating a frothy, citrusy, and smooth drink.

Vodka Sour

A crisp and refreshing classic cocktail that perfectly balances the clean taste of vodka with the tartness of fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness.

Aperol Sour

A vibrant and refreshing cocktail balancing the bittersweet notes of Aperol with the tartness of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness, crowned with a silky foam.

Legendary Picks

Elderflower Sour

A refreshingly elegant and floral twist on the classic sour, balancing sweet elderflower liqueur with tart citrus and a spirit of your choice.

Rum Sour

A classic sour cocktail that perfectly balances the rich, sweet notes of rum with the sharp tang of fresh citrus.

Amaretto Stone Sour

A sweet and sour cocktail that adds orange juice to the classic Amaretto Sour for a fruitier, more approachable flavor.

Trinidad Sour

A bold and aromatic sour cocktail where Angostura bitters surprisingly takes the lead role instead of a traditional spirit.

Most Loved

Midori Sour

A vibrant green, sweet and sour cocktail featuring the unique flavor of Japanese melon liqueur.

Gentleman's Sour

A smooth and sophisticated twist on the classic Whiskey Sour, featuring mellow Tennessee whiskey and a hint of orange liqueur.

Sloe Gin Sour

A beautifully balanced sour cocktail featuring the rich, fruity, and plummy notes of sloe gin.

Sherry Sour

A sophisticated and nutty twist on the classic sour, balancing the unique flavors of sherry with bright citrus and a touch of sweetness.

Crowd Pleasers

Montenegro Sour

A beautifully balanced sour cocktail showcasing the complex, bittersweet, and orange-forward notes of Amaro Montenegro.

Vienna Sour

A complex and elegant twist on the classic Whiskey Sour, featuring the herbal and honeyed notes of Bénédictine liqueur alongside spicy rye whiskey.

Tamarind Whiskey Sour

A sophisticated and tangy twist on the classic whiskey sour, enriched with the exotic sweet-and-sour flavor of tamarind.

Hawaiian Stone Sour

A refreshing and simple tiki-style sour that combines American bourbon with the tropical flavors of pineapple and lemon juice.

Universal Hits

Aquavit Sour

A refreshing and savory twist on the classic sour, featuring Scandinavian aquavit with its distinct caraway and dill notes.

Cardamaro Sour

An elegant and complex sour cocktail featuring the wine-based amaro, Cardamaro, balanced with fresh lemon and a silky texture.

Sam Ross Sour

A vibrant and complex gin sour featuring Campari for bitterness and orgeat for a nutty sweetness.