Autumn Harvest Scotch Sour
A balanced sour cocktail with apple cider, Campari, and Scotch, embodying fall's warm spices in a sophisticated sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Scotch whiskey, Fresh lemon juice, Apple cider for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Scotch whiskey
- 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz Brown sugar syrup (1:1 brown sugar to water)
- 1/2 oz Apple cider
- 1/4 oz Campari
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- as needed Ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 1 1/2 oz Scotch whiskey, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/4 oz brown sugar syrup, 1/2 oz apple cider, and 1/4 oz Campari to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled and the mixture is frothy.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with ice, then add 2 dashes Angostura bitters and stir gently to combine.
