Sour Cocktails

Sour cocktails are timeless classics built on a simple but perfect formula: spirit, citrus, and sweetener. From the Whiskey Sour to the Margarita and Daiquiri, these drinks strike a balance of tart and sweet that refreshes the palate and showcases the base spirit. Whether shaken frothy with egg white or served clean and crisp, sour-style cocktails are some of the most versatile and crowd-pleasing drinks in mixology. Explore endless variations with different fruits, flavored syrups, and spirits for a cocktail family that’s always in season.

Recipes

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Algebra

Algebra

Bright, balanced, and easy to solve — the Algebra Rum Sour mixes light rum, Triple Sec, and fresh lemon juice into a crisp, citrusy cocktail that’s both refreshing and effortless to shake up.

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Amaretto Sour

Amaretto Sour

The Amaretto Sour is Italy’s sweet-tart gift to cocktail culture. Made with amaretto and fresh lemon juice, this velvety drink balances almond sweetness with bright citrus. Smooth, aromatic, and universally appealing.

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Appletini

Appletini

Crisp, tart, and playfully green — the Appletini mixes vodka, sour apple schnapps, triple sec, and lemon juice for a bright 1990s classic that still shines today.

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Booster

Booster

A bold modern sour, the Booster fuses smooth brandy, citrus-bright blue curaçao, and just a whisper of lemon for a rich, electric-blue cocktail that’s silky, striking, and surprisingly easy to make.

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Brazen Hussy

Brazen Hussy

Bold, bright, and unapologetic. The Brazen Hussy mixes vodka, lemon, and orange liqueur for a confident, citrus-forward cocktail that turns heads.

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Chai Whiskey Sour

Chai Whiskey Sour

A bold twist on the classic sour, the Chai-Infused Whiskey Sour Cocktail blends bourbon, lemon, and chai spices into a smooth, frothy sip. Perfect for whiskey lovers looking for cozy flavor with a kick.

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Cornell Cocktail

Cornell Cocktail

The Cornell Cocktail is a gin sour layered with cherry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and a silky egg white foam. Bright, slightly tart, and elegantly textured, it’s a refined classic that balances botanicals with a subtle cherry depth.

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Edith Day Cocktail

Edith Day Cocktail

A bright, frothy take on the gin sour, the Edith Day Cocktail blends gin, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup for crisp citrus flavor with a silky egg-white crown. This Roaring-Twenties classic still charms modern palates with its balance of tart and botanical notes.

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Fallen Angel Cocktail

Fallen Angel Cocktail

A vintage gin sour reborn — the Fallen Angel balances crisp botanicals, lemon brightness, and a whisper of mint. Elegant, spirit-forward, and timeless in a coupe.

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Focal Point

Focal Point

A vibrant melon-forward sour made with Midori®, light rum, fresh lemon juice, and a striking grenadine sink. The Focal Point Cocktail balances sweetness and citrus with a clean rum backbone and an eye-catching presentation.

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Gin-Cassis Fizz

Gin-Cassis Fizz

The Gin-Cassis Fizz Cocktail blends crisp gin, tangy lemon, and a drizzle of sweet crème de cassis, lengthened with bubbly club soda. A refreshing, berry-tinted fizz perfect for warm days and festive nights.

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Mai Tai -  Bar Mix Version

Mai Tai - Bar Mix Version

Few drinks deliver easy tropical flair like this bar-mix Mai Tai. Made with light rum, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup, it’s bright, balanced, and built for quick shaking at home or behind the bar.

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Maple Gin Sour

Maple Gin Sour

A Maple Gin Sour is a balanced gin cocktail that blends fresh lemon juice and pure maple syrup for a smooth, citrus-forward drink with subtle earthy sweetness. Finished with a silky egg white foam, it’s a refined twist on the classic sour.

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Meadowlark Lemon

Meadowlark Lemon

Bright, balanced, and effortlessly refreshing, the Meadowlark Lemon Vodka Sour blends smooth vodka, zesty lemon juice, and sweet orange liqueur for a citrus-forward cocktail that shines at any gathering.

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New York Sour

New York Sour

The New York Sour is a whiskey sour with a striking twist: a smooth float of red wine layered over bright lemon and whiskey. This classic cocktail balances citrus, sweetness, and tannins in a drink that looks as impressive as it tastes.