Reifel Sour

15-20 minutes Expert

An elevated version of a classic, the Reifel Sour.

Ingredients

  • 1 part Reifel Rye
  • 0.5 part Simple Syrup
  • 1 part Orange Juice
  • 0.5 part Lemon Juice
  • To a shaker

Equipment

  • Shaker tin
  • Rocks glass
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Fine strainer
  • Bar spoon (to layer with)

Method

  • To start, grab a shaker, you’re going to add your ingredients first, before adding the ice to prevent any dilution
  • Next, add 1 part Reifel Rye, half part simple syrup, 1 part orange juice, and lastly, add half part of lemon juice
  • Add some ice and shake for about 15 seconds
  • Fine strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice
  • And here’s the twist, layer one part of red wine (preferably, a merlot)
  • Finish it off by squeezing a piece of orange peel over top of the glass and discard the peel
  • Flavour Profile

    Fruity Sour

  • Product

    Reifel Rye

  • Occasion

    Summer