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For the 20th Day of Boozy Advent, I mixed together another classic, a Bourbon Sour.

While the classic Whiskey Sour is essentially whiskey, lemon juice and sugar. I prefer bourbon to most non-bourbon whiskeys and like a hint of orange as well.

Instead of using regular maraschino cherries for the garnish, I’ve used Luxardo cherries (buy them on Amazon or at your local liquor store) with a long ribbon of lemon peel. I like this tool, a citrus zester with a channel knife, to make long citrus peels. I threaded it all together on a stainless steel cocktail pick. I have this set and like them because the set comes in a handy little storage case.

Ok, on to the recipe…

Bourbon Sour

Author Johnna

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
1 lemon peel garnish
3 luxardo cherries

Instructions

Shake bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, and sugar over ice.
Strain into rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with lemon peel and Luxardo cherries.

In case you missed the introduction, there is a Boozy Advent series going on here, written by Johnna’s Favorite Fella John. He’s sharing a cocktail each day, inspired by the Boozy Advent Tree purchased from Annie’s Barn. Follow along each day through Christmas for a new cocktail recipe each day!

Day 1: Bourbon Nog

Day 2: Kahlua Ginger Fizz

Day 3: Bourbon Cider

Day 4: Tequila Manhattan

Day 5: Cinnamon Roll Cocktail

Day 6: Painkiller Cocktail

Day 7: Scotch and Soda

Day 8: Santa Shot

Day 9: Bourbon Apple Cocktail

Day 10: White Russian

Day 11: Runaway Lime

Day 12: Brandy Maple Milk Punch