Cherry Passion Sour
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 3.00 fl oz Cranberry juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill glass with fresh ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
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Garnish with orange slice
Cocktail Description
This vibrant sipper brings together bourbon's warmth with a tropical-tart cherry twist that'll make you forget all about the standard whiskey sour.
The Cherry Passion Sour combines cask-finished bourbon with cherry liqueur and passion fruit liqueur, rounded out by cranberry juice for a drink that tastes like summer vacation met autumn orchards and decided to throw a party. The bourbon provides a solid, slightly sweet backbone while Heering cherry liqueur adds depth and a sophisticated almond-like note. Chinola passion fruit liqueur brings bright tropical acidity, and cranberry juice ties everything together with its tart, fruity punch. You'll get flavors that swing from rich and warming to bright and refreshing with each sip.
This cocktail shines at late afternoon gatherings or early evening cocktail hours, especially during those transitional months when you're not quite ready to let go of summer's fruit-forward drinks but want something with more substance. It's surprisingly easy to make—just shake everything with ice and strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass, topped with an orange slice for a citrusy aroma. The drink pairs beautifully with grilled meats, particularly pork chops or duck breast, where the fruit notes complement savory char. It also works well alongside cheese boards featuring aged cheddar or gouda, or even spicy Asian cuisine where the sweet-tart profile can cool things down.
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