Taste profile
Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumWhiskey sour glass
Cocktail guide
Frisco Sour
Frisco Sour combines Blended Whiskey, Benedictine, Lemon, Lime in a ordinary drink served in a whiskey sour glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio, cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio, cozy night in.
Quick fact
Frisco Sour is usually served as a ordinary drink in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Blended Whiskey, Benedictine, Lemon.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
- 1Shake all ingredients (except slices of lemon and lime) with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
- 2Decorate with the slices of lemon and lime and serve.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon and Lime.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Frisco Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Blended Whiskey, Benedictine, Lemon.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Best for
Best for summer patio, cozy night in.
Glassware
Whiskey sour glass
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor read
Expect a balanced profile with support from Blended Whiskey, Benedictine, Lemon.
Best pairing
Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving style
Serve in a whiskey sour glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Frisco Sour sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Frisco Sour is usually served as a ordinary drink in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Blended Whiskey, Benedictine, Lemon.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon and Lime.
Updated
March 11, 2026
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