Sloe Smoke Sour

A contemporary twist on a classic cocktail, the Sloe Smoke Sour brings together the underrated sloe gin with the boldness of blended Scotch, perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon juice and honey syrup. The addition of an absinthe rinse adds a touch of complexity to the drink, making it a sophisticated choice for any cocktail enthusiast.

Sloe Smoke Sour

A modern take on a classic cocktail, the Sloe Smoke Sour combines sloe gin, blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey syrup, with a hint of absinthe for a sophisticated twist.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz sloe gin
  • 1.50 oz blended scotch
  • 0.50 oz lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz honey syrup (2:1, honey:water)
  • Absinthe for rinsing
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Combine sloe gin, blended scotch, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker.
  2. Add ice to the shaker.
  3. Shake the mixture until well chilled.
  4. Rinse a coupe glass with absinthe.
  5. Strain the chilled mixture into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.