Vodka Sour
A clean, citrus-forward sour that swaps whiskey for vodka while keeping the classic balance.
Base
vodka
Glassware
Rocks glass
Flavor Profile
sourrefreshing
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Lemon wheel, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Combine vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Origin & Story
United States, modern
A straightforward riff on the whiskey sour template, it lets vodka's neutral profile put the lemon and sugar balance front and center.
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