Cocktails
Scotch Sour
Scotch Sour is a cocktail made with Scotch, Lime, Powdered Sugar, and Lemon. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Whiskey Sour Glass.
At a Glance
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ozScotchBase Spirit
- Juice of 1/2LimeFruit
- 1/2 tspPowdered sugarSweetener
- 1/2 sliceLemonFruit
- 1CherryGarnish
How to Make It
- Shake scotch, juice of lime, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey Sour glass.Shaken
- Decorate with 1/2 slice lemon, top with the cherry, and serve.Top
How to Serve
- Glass
- Whiskey Sour Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Serving tips
Serving tips
Serve Scotch Sour cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.
Taste
What does Scotch Sour taste like?
Scotch Sour is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- High ABV
- Dry finish
- Bright and citrusy
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if Scotch Sour is right for you
Scotch Sour is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 26.0% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip Scotch Sour if...
Skip Scotch Sour if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.
When to serve
- Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.
Food pairings
Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
Not compatible
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Powdered Sugar1/2 tsp
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I make a Scotch Sour at home?
- Yes. The Scotch Sour uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Whiskey Sour Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.