Hegenderfer House of Cocktails

Autumn Whiskey Sour

sour · bourbon

There is vinegar in this. Thin the honey with a little warm water first or it just sits at the bottom of the shaker, and respect the two dashes of cider vinegar — they're doing the job a second citrus would. Char the rosemary if someone's watching.

Ingredients

  • 2 partsBasil Hayden Toast bourbon whiskey
  • 1 partFresh squeezed lemon
  • ¾ partHoney
  • 2 dashesApple cider vinegar
  • 1 dashAngostura bitters
  • Iceif you want (optional)
  • 1 sprigCharred rosemaryfor garnish; char on an open flame for 5-10 seconds until it begins to smoke and brown slightly (optional)

Garnish

Charred rosemary sprig (optional)

Method

Add all ingredients into a shaker w/ice and shake. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice. Add garnishes. If you're feeling fancy, char the rosemary on an open flame for 5-10 seconds until the herb begins to smoke and brown slightly. Toss the sprig on for garnish. Enjoy!