Saffron Cardamom Clarified Whiskey Sour
A refined interpretation of the classic whiskey sour. Bourbon, orange curaçao, fresh citrus, and Indriya's saffron cardamom syrup
Ingredients
2 oz Bourbon
1/2 oz Saffron Cardamom Syrup
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Orange Curacao
1 oz Whole milk for clarification
1/2 oz Saffron Cardamom Syrup
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Orange Curacao
1 oz Whole milk for clarification
Method
1. Combine bourbon, orange curacao, lemon juice, and saffron cardamom syrup.
2. Slowly pour the mixture into whole milk. Stir gently and allow curdling.
3. Allow mixture to rest for 20 minutes.
4. Filter through a coffee filter, allowing curds to form and liquid to pass through.
5. Strain the clarified cocktail over a large ice cube.
For the optional sugar crisp garnish:
1. Spread a thin layer of sugar over a half cut orange.
2. Caramelize the sugar with a culinary torch until golden.
3. Allow to cool and slowly pull the crisp away from the orange and use it as a garnish on the rim of your cocktail glass.
2. Slowly pour the mixture into whole milk. Stir gently and allow curdling.
3. Allow mixture to rest for 20 minutes.
4. Filter through a coffee filter, allowing curds to form and liquid to pass through.
5. Strain the clarified cocktail over a large ice cube.
For the optional sugar crisp garnish:
1. Spread a thin layer of sugar over a half cut orange.
2. Caramelize the sugar with a culinary torch until golden.
3. Allow to cool and slowly pull the crisp away from the orange and use it as a garnish on the rim of your cocktail glass.