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The Forbidden Sour

Bourbon
Drink: The Forbidden Sour

This cocktail uses a unique liquor to create an elevated twist on the Whiskey Sour. Pama pomegranate liqueur gives this fruit-forward drink its sweet taste and vibrant ruby color, while the lemon juice and bourbon gives it a tart finish without being too overpowering. When making this cocktail, be selective of the brand of liquor you use so the pomegranate flavor of this drink gets its due.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz Pama pomegranate liqueur
  • 1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Garnish: orange wheel & a cherry

Preparation

  1. Add the bourbon, pomegranate liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  3. Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry.