What ingredients do I need for Scotch Sour?

To make Scotch Sour, you need: Juice of 1/2 Lime, 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar, 1/2 slice Lemon, 1 Cherry, 1 ½ oz Scotch.

How do I make Scotch Sour?

Shake scotch, juice of lime, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass. Decorate with 1/2 slice lemon. Top with the cherry, and serve.

What glass should I use for Scotch Sour?

Scotch Sour is traditionally served in a Coupe.

Is Scotch Sour an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Scotch Sour is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Scotch Sour?

Scotch Sour contains approximately 170 calories per serving.

Scotch Sour

Name: Scotch Sour
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: Juice of 1/2 Lime; 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 1/2 slice Lemon; 1 Cherry; 1 ½ oz Scotch

Scotch shaken with lime juice and powdered sugar, dressed with lemon and cherry. Malt and smoke give this sour its distinctive backbone.

19% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

170 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lime(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1/2
Powdered Sugar· not in your bar1/2 tsp
Or swap: Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly, Sugar — stir well to dissolve
Lemon(optional)· not in your bar1/2 slice
Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Scotch· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke

Instructions

Shake scotch, juice of lime, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
Decorate with 1/2 slice lemon.
Top with the cherry, and serve.