Scotch Sour recipe

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Classic cocktail, shaken, in a cocktail glass.

Fantasy Court Great classics
Volume 7.5 cl
Alcohol 30 %
Calories 1260 kcal
Colour Yellow
Difficulty Easy
Published 01/2022
Prep time 3 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour all the ingredients into a shaker filled with enough ice.
  2. Shake then strain into a cocktail glass.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Cocktail glass

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Variation

Variant of the classic "Whiskey Sour" published as early as 1862 in "The Bartender's Guide".

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Scotch Sour called?

The Scotch Sour cocktail is also known as whiskey sour, whiskey sour, whisky sour, whiskey lemon, sour whiskey.

Which glass should Scotch Sour be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Cocktail glass.

What is the volume of Scotch Sour?

The volume of the Scotch Sour cocktail is 7.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Scotch Sour?

The alcohol content of the Scotch Sour recipe is 30%.

How many calories are in Scotch Sour?

The calories of the Scotch Sour cocktail are estimated at 1260 calories.

What colour is Scotch Sour?

The Scotch Sour cocktail is Yellow in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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