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Maker’s Sour

The Maker’s Sour is a refined and refreshing blend of sour and sweet. Our Maker’s Sour is inspired by the Whisky Sour, a refreshingly citrus-forward cocktail; 1862’s "The Bartender's Guide" by Jerry Thomas is recognized as one of the first mentions of this classic. This cocktail has had enduring appeal and reaches a new level of refreshing when the sour notes are mixed with Maker’s® sweetness.

Intermediate
3-5 min
Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

2 Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
0.75 simple syrup
0.75 lemon juice
Cherry and lemon peel for garnish

How to craft

STEP 1:

Shake all ingredients.

STEP 2:

Double strain into an old fashioned glass over premium block ice.

STEP 3:

Express lemon oils over the cocktail.

STEP 4:

Garnish with a peel, and place a rinsed Luxardo cherry on a skewer across the rim.

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