Amaro Sourpuss
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.67 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Fill shaker with ice
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Shake vigorously
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Fill old-fashioned glass with block ice or large ice cube
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Fine strain cocktail into ice-filled glass
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Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
The Amaro Sourpuss is what happens when a classic whiskey sour goes to Italy for the summer and returns with sophisticated European friends.
This cocktail strikes a beautiful balance between bourbon's caramel sweetness, Montenegro's herbaceous complexity, Suze's gentle bitterness, and bright citrus acidity. The Buffalo Trace provides a sturdy backbone with vanilla and oak notes, while the Montenegro adds floral and orange qualities that dance with the distinctive gentian root bitterness of Suze. It's remarkably approachable for cocktail enthusiasts ready to explore beyond the basics but isn't overly challenging to prepare with just four ingredients and a standard shake-and-strain technique. The Amaro Sourpuss shines as an early evening sipper, perfect for that transitional moment between workday and dinner, or as a digestif following a hearty meal. Its bitter-sweet profile makes it an excellent companion to rich pasta dishes, aged cheeses, or grilled meats where its complex flavors can cut through fat while complementing savory elements.
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