Cherry Reserve Sour
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.33 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
- 0.33 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously with ice
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Strain into chilled coupe glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
This elegant riff on the classic sour transforms aged Jamaican rum into something delightfully fruity without crossing into overly sweet territory.
The Cherry Reserve Sour builds its foundation on Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve, whose warm vanilla and oak notes get a luscious lift from Heering Cherry Liqueur's deep, almond-kissed cherry flavor. Fresh lemon juice provides the sharp backbone that defines any proper sour, while pink grapefruit juice adds a subtle bitter edge and floral brightness that keeps everything balanced. The sugar cane syrup rounds out the profile with just enough sweetness to tie the fruit and spirit together, while a lemon zest twist releases aromatic oils that wake up your nose before each sip. This drink tastes like cherry pie met a tropical sunset—rich and jammy with bright citrus cutting through at all the right moments.
It's an easy shake-and-strain affair that takes about three minutes to make, assuming you've got fresh citrus on hand and are willing to juice it. The coupe glass presentation makes it feel fancy enough for dinner parties or date nights, though it's equally at home as a late afternoon sipper when you want something more interesting than your standard cocktail. Pair it with grilled pork chops, duck confit, or a cheese board featuring aged gouda and marcona almonds—anything with enough richness to stand up to the rum's depth while complementing those cherry notes.
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