Tangy Orchard Sour

This Tangy Orchard Sour is a delightful variation of the classic Blood and Sand cocktail. The combination of smoky scotch, zesty blood orange liqueur, and tangy grapefruit juice creates a refreshing and complex flavor profile. The muddled Luxardo marasca cherries add a subtle sweetness, making this cocktail a perfect balance of tart and fruity notes. Served in a coupe glass, this cocktail is a modern twist on a timeless favorite.

Tangy Orchard Sour

A refreshing and balanced cocktail with smoky scotch, blood orange liqueur, grapefruit juice, and muddled cherries.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 Luxardo marasca cherries
  • 3/4 oz Glenfiddich 12-year-old single malt scotch whisky
  • 3/4 oz Solerno blood orange liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lillet rouge aperitif
  • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Garnish: orange wheel

Instructions

  1. Muddle the Luxardo marasca cherries in a shaker.
  2. Add the scotch, blood orange liqueur, Lillet rouge, pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and orange bitters into the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with an orange wheel.