Tequila Flower Sour
Ingredients
1.25oz
Don Julio Blanco Tequila
0.75oz
Lemon Juice
0.5oz
Simple Syrup
0.25oz
Maraschino Liqueur
0.75oz
Egg White
0.25oz
Hibiscus Syrup
1
Hibiscus Flower (Garnish)
1
Cherry (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Martini Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Cocktail Shaker
1
Hawthorne Strainer
1
Tongs
1
Fine strainer
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Shake the first five liquid ingredients with Iice.
- Fine strain into a chilled Martini glass.
- Sink the syrup to the bottom of the glass.
- Garnish with a Cherry stuffed into a Hibiscus Flower.
Alcohol Content
Alcohol content:
Alcohol content: 12.5g per serve
INTERESTING FACTS
The Sour is the base for many other classic cocktails, including the Margarita, the Daiquiri and the Sidecar.
History of the Drink
The British Navy played a significant role in the evolution of the Sour, as the sailors often mixed their Rum rations with Lime juice to help combat scurvy and malnutrition during long voyages at sea. This mixture, known as Grog, became a staple of British naval life and helped to popularize the use of citrus juices in cocktails.
The popularity of Grog and other Rum-based drinks among sailors eventually spread to the shores of England, where Punch Houses began to spring up in the 1600s. These establishments served a variety of Rum-based punches and grogs, which often included citrus juices and other ingredients to balance out the strong flavors of the Rum.
The Sour is a direct descendant of the Punch and evolved over time to include a variety of other ingredients, such as egg whites and Bitters, which added new dimensions of flavor and complexity to the drink.
One of the most appealing aspects of the Sour is its versatility. The drink can be made with a variety of spirits, including Whiskey, Gin, and Tequila, each of which imparts its own unique flavor profile to the drink. Additionally, bartenders may choose to experiment with different types of citrus, such as Lemon, LIme, or Grapefruit, to create a truly custom cocktail.