What is a sour cocktail? A sour is one of the foundational cocktail styles, built around a simple, time-tested formula: base spirit, citrus juice, and a sweetener. In classic sours, that usually means whiskey, gin, rum, or brandy paired with fresh lemon or lime juice and balanced with simple syrup or liqueur. The goal isn’t sharp acidity or cloying sweetness, but harmony — a bright, refreshing structure where the spirit still leads. From the Whiskey Sour and Daiquiri to countless modern riffs, sour cocktails remain popular because they’re versatile, approachable, and endlessly adaptable.
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