Cocktails
Boston Sour
Boston Sour is an alcoholic cocktail built on Blended Whiskey. It leans citrus and tart. Shaken and served in a Whiskey Sour Glass. Expect about 24.4% ABV and roughly 178 kcal (estimated per recipe).
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Why: 6 ingredients, blended drink, uses egg white, requires shaker, blender
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Ingredients
- 2 ozBlended whiskeyBase Spirit
- Juice of 1/2LemonFruit
- 1 tspPowdered sugarSweetener
- 1Egg whiteEgg Or Foamer
- 1 sliceLemonFruit
- 1CherryGarnish
Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.
How to Make It
- Shake juice of lemon, powdered sugar, blended whiskey, and egg white with cracked ice and strain into a whiskey Sour glass.Shaken
- Add the slice of lemon, top with the cherry, and serve.Top
How to Serve
- Glass
- Whiskey Sour Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Blended
Taste profile
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
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Estimated sensory profile
- High ABV
- Bright and citrusy
- Full-bodied
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Powdered Sugar1 tsp
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a Boston Sour?
- The Boston Sour is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Whiskey Sour Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 24.4%. A standard serving contains approximately 178 calories.
- What does a Boston Sour taste like?
- Boston Sour has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Tart, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
- How strong is a Boston Sour?
- The Boston Sour has an ABV of approximately 24.4%. That's approximately 1.50 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 178 kcal, 3.4g sugar, 4.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
- What drinks are similar to a Boston Sour?
- If you enjoy Boston Sour, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
- Can I make a Boston Sour at home?
- Yes. The Boston Sour uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Whiskey Sour Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
- How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
- Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Boston Sour with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.