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Rich & Bright
Chris’ Clarified Sour
Bourbon Sours remain a crowd favorite, but we don’t have to make them ordinary — trust us, you’re going to want to go the extra mile on this one. To celebrate being perfectly unreasonable in all aspects of our life, we’re mixing up a Swiss meringue twist to the go-to sour alongside our partner (and mixology expert) Chris Leavitt. If only all whisky cocktails could be topped off so delightfully.
- Advanced
- 5-7 min
- Citrus
ingredients and how to craft
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6
Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- 4 Lemon Juice
- 3 Hojicha Honey Syrup
- 2 Amontillado Sherry
- 10 dashes of Aromatic Bitters
- Large pinch of salt
- 6 oz. Whole Milk
How to craft
Combine whisky, lemon juice, syrup, sherry, bitters, and salt into a large vessel. Stir to combine. Slowly add milk in, allowing curds to form. Let the mixture rest for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Strain through a cheesecloth, then reserve in the fridge.
Swiss Meringue
Combine sugar and egg whites in a bowl, using a hand mixer to beat mixture into soft peaks. Pour into a sous vide bag and cook in an immersion circulating bath set at 120°F for one hour. Pour cooked meringue into a whip cream canister, charge and shake until you feel the foam has been completely emulsified. For extra style points, carefully toast the top with a kitchen blow torch.
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New York Sour
Don’t let the name fool you! The New York Sour may sound like an East Coast classic, but its roots likely trace back to Chicago. Over time, it’s picked up more than a few nicknames — Continental Sour, Claret Snap, even Southern Whisky Sour — all hinting at its ability to charm just about anyone, anywhere. With a bold bourbon base and a dramatic float of red wine, the New York Sour is as eye-catching as it is delicious, and it’s easier to make than it looks.
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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
We go above and beyond to create a warm, inviting whisky that has a softer, sweeter style without the burn and bite. With a signature velvety mouthfeel, and balanced notes of bright cherry, delicate vanilla, caramel and a hint of soft spices, Maker's Mark can be best enjoyed served neat, on the rocks or a classic Whisky Sour.
At our homeplace, Star Hill Farm, the flavor and quality of our whisky is shaped by the very land it comes from.
