Cocktail recipe

Drambuie Sour

Drambuie Sour brings Drambuie and Scotch whisky, lemon juice, and Sugar syrup together in a smooth, dessert-leaning cocktail with real structure.

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Drambuie Sour

Description

Drambuie brings honey and herbs into this Scotch sour, while extra whisky keeps the malt present through the sweetness. Fresh lemon gives it a firm edge and egg white softens the texture into a fine foam. It’s an appealing direction for a Rusty Nail drinker who wants citrus and a silkier sip.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Drambuie
  • 20 ml Scotch whisky
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml Sugar syrup
  • 1 piece Egg White (optional)
  • Ice

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to chill, dilute and integrate the cocktail before serving. Fine Mesh Strainer – Use for a polished double-strain when citrus, fruit or herbs are shaken.

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
  3. Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass
Lowball Glass (Recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice
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