Sour Cocktail Recipes by Flavor Profile
Welcome to our collection dedicated to the art of Sour cocktails. Here, you'll find drinks that perfectly capture this distinct taste profile, from timeless classics to modern creations. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to this flavor, you're sure to discover a recipe that delights your palate.
Sour Cocktails
Long Island Iced Tea
Discover the Long Island Iced Tea recipe with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and cola. This strong cocktail surprisingly resembles iced tea with balanced potent flavors.
Bee's Knees
Make a Bee's Knees cocktail with gin, lemon juice, and honey. A crisp Prohibition-era gin sour with floral sweetness and bright citrus balance.
Last Word
Discover the Last Word cocktail with gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime. A sour, herbal equal-parts classic served in a coupe.
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Learn the Corpse Reviver No. 2 with gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, lemon, and absinthe. A crisp Savoy-era sour.
Whisky Sour
Discover the Whisky Sour cocktail recipe with bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup. This classic cocktail balances smooth whiskey notes with bright citrus.
Gimlet
Master the classic Gimlet cocktail recipe with gin and lime cordial. This crisp British cocktail highlights botanical gin notes with refreshing citrus tartness.
Margarita
Make a classic Margarita with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and salt. Learn the balance, shaking method, and serving options.
Appletini
Learn how to make the perfect Appletini cocktail with our detailed recipe. This apple martini uses vodka, sour apple schnapps, and fresh lemon juice.
Beverly Hills Iced Tea
Learn the Beverly Hills Iced Tea recipe with spirits and champagne. This luxurious twist on Long Island Iced Tea swaps cola for sparkling wine elegance.
Clover Club
Discover the Clover Club cocktail recipe with gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white. This pre-Prohibition classic features creamy texture and vibrant pink hue.
Gin Fizz
Discover the Gin Fizz cocktail recipe with gin, lemon juice, and soda water. This effervescent classic offers bright, citrusy flavors with a refreshing fizzy finish.
Caipirinha
Make a classic Caipirinha with cachaça, lime, and sugar. Learn the muddling method, balance, and serving tips for Brazil's national cocktail.
Daiquiri
Make a classic Daiquiri with white rum, lime juice, and sugar syrup. Learn the balance and shaking method for a crisp rum sour.
Spicy Margarita
Discover the Spicy Margarita cocktail recipe with tequila, lime juice, and jalapeño peppers. This fiery twist adds exciting heat to the classic Mexican cocktail.
Jungle Bird
Master the Jungle Bird cocktail recipe. A unique tiki classic balancing dark rum, pineapple, lime, and a bitter twist of Campari for a complex tropical drink.
Minatō Coriander Smash
Discover the Minatō Coriander Smash recipe: a herbal yuzu–gin sour with fresh coriander. Refreshing, complex, perfectly balanced—ingredients, ratios, tips.
Zombie
Master the legendary Zombie cocktail recipe with multiple rums and exotic liqueurs. This potent 1930s tiki classic by Donn Beach offers complex tropical strength.
Amaretto Sour
Learn how to make the perfect Amaretto Sour cocktail with fresh lemon juice, amaretto, and simple syrup. This classic amaretto sour recipe features sweet almond flavor and smooth, frothy texture. Easy amaretto sour ingredients and step-by-step instructions included.
Frozen Fruit Daiquiri
Master the Frozen Fruit Daiquiri recipe with rum, lime juice, and fresh fruit. This icy twist on the classic Daiquiri creates refreshing tropical vibes.
Frozen Fruit Margarita
Master the Frozen Fruit Margarita recipe with tequila, lime juice, and frozen fruit. This slushy twist on the classic Margarita offers vibrant tropical flavors.
Moscow Mule
Discover the Moscow Mule cocktail recipe with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. This 1940s classic served in copper mugs offers spicy kick and crisp refreshment.
Bramble
Master the Bramble cocktail recipe with gin, lemon juice, and blackberry liqueur. This modern classic features botanical notes with fruity depth and striking layers.
Pisco Sour
Master the Pisco Sour cocktail recipe with pisco, lime juice, and egg white. This South American classic features silky texture and bright citrus with herbal complexity.
Mai Tai
Make the iconic Mai Tai: dark rum, orange liqueur, lime, almond orgeat, and an overproof rum float. The definitive tiki cocktail—rich, tropical, balanced.