Penthouse Half-Sister Sour
A bold and complex sour cocktail that marries sweet, sour, and herbal notes, inspired by the dynamic tension of two halves claiming the same space. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lime juice, and maraschino liqueur 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
- 0.75 oz honey syrup
- 6 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly muddle 6 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker to release aroma without shredding.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur, and 0.75 oz honey syrup to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove mint bits.
- Step 5: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel resting on the rim.
