Description
Sweet-tart plum bourbon sour cocktails dance with whiskey’s warmth and ripe plum’s juicy essence, creating a sophisticated libation. Balanced complexity and smooth character invite sophisticated sippers to savor each nuanced, spirited moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) bourbon
Syrups and Juices:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh plum syrup
- 0.75 ounces (22 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) simple syrup
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh plum slices
- Lemon twist
Instructions
- Pour bourbon, plum syrup, lemon juice, and optional simple syrup into a cocktail shaker, creating a vibrant flavor foundation.
- Introduce a generous handful of ice cubes to the shaker, then execute a powerful, rhythmic shake for approximately 15 seconds to thoroughly chill and combine the liquid components.
- Position a strainer atop the shaker and carefully pour the frosty mixture into a rocks glass generously filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Enhance the cocktail’s visual appeal by adorning the surface with a delicate plum slice or an elegantly twisted lemon peel, which will subtly infuse additional aromatic notes.
- Present the drink immediately to capture its optimal temperature and effervescence, inviting the recipient to savor the harmonious blend of bold bourbon and sweet-tart plum essence.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting simple syrup amount for balanced flavor profile.
- Select high-quality bourbon with smooth caramel notes to complement plum’s natural sweetness.
- Homemade plum syrup elevates cocktail authenticity; use ripe, seasonal plums for intense fruity depth.
- Experiment with alternative spirits like rye whiskey or brandy for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for plum syrup)
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg