Sunset Saffron Sour

Fizzes & Flips (Egg/Cream Sours & Drinks) • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Sunset Saffron Sour cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Saffron syrup (2:1 sugar syrup heated with saffron fronds), Angostura Orange Bitters, Fee Brothers Fee Foam Egg White Alternative in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative
0.50 fl oz Fee Brothers Fee Foam Egg White Alternative or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
0.50 fl oz Saffron syrup (2:1 sugar syrup heated with saffron fronds)

Directions

Add all ingredients to shaker without ice
Dry shake vigorously
Add ice to shaker
Shake well with ice
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Garnish with saffron fronds

Cocktail Description

The Sunset Saffron Sour takes America's native spirit and dresses it in exotic silk, creating a whiskey cocktail that's simultaneously familiar and utterly unexpected.

This golden-hued stunner balances Buffalo Trace's caramel and vanilla backbone against bright citrus and the distinctive floral-honey notes of saffron. The egg white creates a luxurious, silky texture while the orange bitters add complexity and depth. Though it requires some specialized ingredients and technique (that dry shake is essential for the perfect foam), it's within reach of home bartenders willing to invest in quality saffron. The Sunset Saffron Sour makes a sophisticated opener for dinner parties or a stunning signature cocktail for special occasions, particularly in spring and early summer when its brightness feels especially welcome. Pair this elegant sipper with grilled seafood, saffron-infused paella, or creamy cheeses that complement the cocktail's smooth texture and complex spice notes.