Bourbon

Soft Launch

A tart, mellow whiskey sour with citrus flair.

Bright lemon and bourbonSubtle orange accentsDry citrus fade with soft oak undertones

This bourbon-based cocktail leans into bright lemon notes, tempered by the nuanced sweetness of dry curaçao, and balanced with a touch of orange bitters. The result is citrus-forward, lightly tart, and gently dry — perfect for those who prefer their whiskey sours on the restrained side.

Ingredients

  • Bourbon
  • Dry curaçao
  • Lemon juice
  • Orange bitters
Glassware
Nick & Nora glass
Garnish
lemon twist, expressed over the glass and placed on the rim
ABV
~17-20% ABV

Build

  1. 01 Add 2 oz bourbon to a shaker.
  2. 02 Add 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice.
  3. 03 Add 0.75 oz dry curaçao.
  4. 04 Add 2 dashes orange bitters.
  5. 05 Shake hard with ice for 15 seconds.
  6. 06 Double-strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.

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