Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumWhiskey sour glass
Cocktail guide
Scotch Sour
Scotch Sour combines Scotch, Lime, Powdered Sugar, Lemon 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.
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Best for summer patio, cozy night in.
Quick fact
Scotch and soda is a mixed drink consisting of Scotch whisky and soda water or other sparkling water.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Shake scotch, juice of lime, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
- 2Decorate with 1/2 slice lemon, top with the cherry, and serve.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lime and Lemon.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Scotch Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Scotch, Lime, Powdered Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Scotch, Lime, Powdered Sugar. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a whiskey sour glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Scotch Sour sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Scotch and soda is a mixed drink consisting of Scotch whisky and soda water or other sparkling water.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lime and Lemon.
Sources and extras
Read the background source
Reference note: Scotch and soda
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