Bourbon Sours

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz  Wild Turkey 81% proof  or bourbon of choice
  • 3 oz lemon mix           
  • Ice

Lemon Mix

  • This is the mix we use for our cocktails and lemonade.  We also add it to our iced teas.
  • 4 parts Fresh lemon juice
  • 3 parts Simple syrup

Method

  • Combine and store in refrigerator, in a bottle with a pour spout

Simple Syrup Makes 20 oz

  • 10 oz  Sugar
  • 10 oz  Water    

Directions

  • Heat water, add sugar, and bring liquid to a boil.
  • Remove when sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Let cool, store in a bottle with a pour spout.

Create the Cocktail

  • Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add the bourbon and lemon mix.
  • Shake 25 to 30 times rigorously (up and down).
  • Pour immediately into iced glasses.     

If you prefer it sweeter, add some simple syrup.