Bourbon Sour
Description
Bourbon Sour is a classic American cocktail characterized by the robust flavor of bourbon whiskey, the refreshing acidity of lemon, and the smooth mouthfeel from egg white. As a representative of sour-style cocktails born in the late 19th century, it continues to be loved by many. The caramel and vanilla sweetness unique to bourbon perfectly balances with lemon's acidity, creating a gentle, compassionate flavor.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1880年代）
Created in Chicago in the 1880s when a bartender used American bourbon whiskey as a variation of the whiskey sour. It later spread worldwide when bartenders migrated to Europe during America's Prohibition era.
Birth Date Meaning
A cute personality full of compassion
The gentle and approachable impression created by bourbon's warm flavor combined with lemon's refreshing taste expresses a compassionate personality
Famous Quotes
- "Bourbon makes memories, and sour enriches life" - Unknown
Trivia
- Bourbon Sour is said to have been created by a bartender in Chicago in the 1880s
- During America's Prohibition era (1920-1933), bartenders migrated to Europe, spreading cocktail culture
- Celebrated as the birthday cocktail for August 15th
- A representative of sour-style cocktails, belonging to the whiskey sour lineage
- The name 'bourbon' originates from Bourbon County, Kentucky, named after France's Bourbon dynasty
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Bourbon Whiskey - 45 ml
- Lemon Juice - 20 ml
- Simple Syrup - 10 ml
- Egg White - 1 個
- Angostura Bitters - 適量 drops
Instructions:
- Add bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker
- Perform a dry shake first without ice (about 10 seconds)
- Add ice and shake vigorously (about 15 seconds)
- Double strain into a sour glass
- Drop a few drops of Angostura bitters on the surface
- Garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry
- Serve the completed cocktail immediately