Scotch Smoky Grapefruit Sour

Cocktail Recipe
Scotch Smoky Grapefruit Sour
Glass: Coupe Difficulty: Medium Prep: 10 min Garnish: Candied grapefruit peel Views: 1

Description

A bold and refreshing cocktail that combines the rich flavors of Scotch whisky with the bright, tangy notes of grapefruit and a hint of smokiness.

History

The Scotch Smoky Grapefruit Sour emerged from the desire to fuse classic sour techniques with the distinctive flavors of Scotch whisky, appealing to both whisky lovers and cocktail enthusiasts.

Instructions

Step 1.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 2.
- Add 2 oz of Scotch whisky.
Step 3.
- Squeeze in 1 oz of fresh grapefruit juice.
Step 4.
- Add 0.75 oz of simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water ratio).
Step 5.
- Add a dash of smoky bitters.
Step 6.
- Shake well until chilled.
Step 7.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Step 8.
- Garnish with a twist of candied grapefruit peel.

Ingredients

2 oz Scotch whisky
1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
0.75 oz Simple syrup
1 dash Smoky bitters (optional)
1 Candied grapefruit peel (garnish)

Quick Info

Views: 1
Created: 2026-01-06 21:57:44
Updated: 2026-01-14 16:45:12

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